Selangor weighs appeal after court finds authorities liable for 2021 floods

KUALA LUMPUR — The Selangor state government said it is deliberating whether to challenge a High Court decision that found relevant authorities culpable for flooding that devastated the Taman Sri Muda residential area two years ago.

The court's findings marked a significant legal development in the matter, establishing liability for the inundation that affected numerous residents and caused substantial damage to properties in the township.

State officials indicated they would evaluate the judgment carefully before determining their next course of action. The decision comes amid ongoing public concern about flood management and disaster preparedness in Selangor, one of the country's most densely populated regions.

The 2021 floods highlighted infrastructure and drainage challenges in several low-lying areas around the Klang Valley. The High Court ruling may influence how authorities approach flood mitigation projects and maintenance of drainage systems in future.

Selangor's consideration of an appeal suggests the state plans to exhaust available legal avenues as it assesses the judgment's implications for government accountability and potential financial liability related to the disaster.