Taman Seri Alam developer’s compensation falls short as residents demand RM10,000 for second flood damage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Homeowners affected by the weekend flash flood in Taman Seri Alam, Bandar Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh are demanding RM10,000 each in compensation from the developer responsible for the town’s water retention pond. area.

The flooding occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 29, marking the second time the pond’s levee collapsed, and residents are frustrated with the developer’s response. the star reported today.

“The dam broke at the same location and the flash flood was much more severe, affecting about 200 houses, of which 100 were significantly damaged,” said Paya Jaras assemblyman Datuk Ab Halim Tamuri.

While the developer had previously offered compensation of RM1,000 per home following the first bund collapse in 2015, the owners are now demanding a much higher payment due to the extensive damage that occurred this time.

In addition to structural damage to homes, vehicles were also affected by the flooding, causing even more anger among residents who are dissatisfied with the quality of previous repairs.

“Residents are upset about the quality of the repair work and want the developer to compensate them for their losses,” Ab Halim said.

He added that this time they expect a more substantial response.

He also said the developer has agreed to repair the dam again, ensuring it will be of better quality, and the work is expected to be completed within a month.

Kuala Selangor Municipal Council member Maisarah Ismail also noted the current unrest residents are feeling over the incident, even though they did not have to be evacuated. the star reported in the same press article.

“The water rose to its knees for about an hour and quickly receded,” he said.

“They are very angry about the matter because the bund broke in the same area,” he added.