MANY a Klang Valley resident may have looked forward to the weekend downpour after the recent heat wave but not so for Petaling Jaya folks, some of whom became victims of flash floods.
Videos shared on social media showed bustling streets rapidly submerged, with only the tops of cars visible, highlighting how quickly floodwaters rose and left owners with little time to move their vehicles.
Needless to say, many citizens weren’t overly-impressed that a modern, supposedly developed and wealthy state like Selangor could succumb to such flooding woes.
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This was evident from the torrent of comments pouring scorn on the state government for its perceived failure in tackling this issue.
Many were keen to vent their frustrations on social media by accusing the Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari-led state government of misplaced priorities.
An example of such public anger can be gleaned from current affairs Siakap Keli Facebook page which shared a clip of the mayhem caused by the torrential rain.
The comments were scathing with many disgruntled citizens seeing this calamity as proof of the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led state government’s ineptitude.
“What goes around, comes around.” One commenter reminded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of his previous claim that Kedah was poor in managing its flood problems. Now it was PMX’s turn to experience the same problem.
He also made a point of highlighting the MB’s supposed obsession with pig farming issue.
Compounding fears was another observer who suggested that pig waste would come floating to the surface should floods occur in areas where hogs are reared.
In fact, the pig farming issue was seized upon by various opposition-slant commenters to signal their political displeasure by linking the calamity to divine retribution for added weightage.
Others saw fit to demand the MB’s resignation for both the floods and pig farming issues, seeing it as stains on the state government’s record.
Thankfully, a few concerned citizens chose to focus on other more pertinent issues that were directly related to this flooding, namely the lack of proper planning.
One commenter rightly pointed out that the basic infrastructure did not match the rapid development in the state.
“Population increases but still relying on existing basic infrastructure such as roads and sewage,” he grumbled. Quite a few others agreed with his observations that corruption was the root cause of such problems and ultimately, it was the rakyat that suffers.
However, opposition supporters noted with glee that it was Selangor’s turn to feel nature’s wrath when previously floods were frequently used as examples of PAS’s poor track record in governing states such as Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah.
All said and done, these clips highlighting the structural shortcomings in Selangor is not a good look for the wealthiest state in Malaysia.
Concerned citizens are right in pointing to unfettered development for causing such damage and that PH has no business ridiculing PAS-led states for not dealing with flood issues.
As for the pig farming issue, it is understandable that it will continually be used as a stick to beat the PH-led administration given its controversial nature.
However, it is further compounded when the public perceives the state government as not giving sufficient attention to critical matters such as flood mitigation. – July 20, 2026
Main image credit: Buletin TV3
