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Tanah Rata floods unrelated to bypass project, JKR clarifies
Malaysia's public works department has dismissed suggestions that recent flooding in Tanah Rata is connected to a proposed bypass project, stating the scheme remains in the early planning phase.
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The Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) has moved to clarify that the bypass project under consideration for Tanah Rata has not progressed beyond the assessment study stage, with no physical construction undertaken to date.
The statement comes as the highland town in Pahang grapples with recent flooding that has affected residents and businesses. Local concerns about infrastructure developments potentially exacerbating drainage issues have circulated in recent weeks.
According to JKR officials, the bypass proposal remains subject to feasibility studies and environmental assessments. The department emphasized that no construction activities related to the project have commenced, effectively ruling out any direct connection between the scheme and current flood conditions.
The clarification appears aimed at reassuring residents that any future bypass development would be subject to comprehensive evaluation before implementation. JKR has not announced a timeline for when the assessment phase might be completed or when construction decisions could be made.