The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reminded Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of development projects located near flood retention ponds in the capital, following past investigations into alleged governance concerns.
According to MACC senior investigations director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, the reminder was issued in 2023 after investigations into approvals for developments near flood retention ponds found no elements of corruption.
He said that while no wrongdoing was established, local authorities remain responsible for ensuring strict compliance with planning conditions, particularly where developments may affect the function of critical flood mitigation infrastructure.
The MACC previously investigated allegations involving the approval of several development projects that were said to have impacted flood retention pond operations in Kuala Lumpur.
A follow-up investigation paper was opened in 2022 after complaints were received regarding several officers from DBKL and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia covering cases from 2015 to 2021.
Among the issues examined were allegations involving changes in land status near flood retention ponds, including areas such as Taman Wahyu, which were proposed for development.
Following a review of documents and statements, the investigation was completed in 2023 and referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP), who decided to classify the case as “no further action” (NFA) due to the absence of corruption elements.
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