'Stop spreading rumours about Batu dam' - Azmin

Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali today called on irresponsible quarters to stop spreading rumours especially when the country is facing one of the worst floods in decades.

Mohamed Azmin was commenting on the false news which has been rapidly circulating stating that water was released from the Batu dam as the level was at alarmingly high and the structure has cracked.

He said the action in spreading such rumours does not help especially in this critical condition.

“Since yesterday, rumour has started circulating about cracks on the dam structure and water from the dam has been released.

“I would like to request for the false news not to be spread because it can cause disharmony in the community.

“I would also like to stress that the dam is under the Sungai Klang Authority management office, Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Wilayah Persekutuan, KL and not Selangor DID,” he said at a press conference, here today.

He added that the Wilayah Persekutuan DID has confirmed that no water was released from the dam on Dec 25 and 26.

“Wilayah Persekutuan DID also confirm that there are no cracks or anything like that and no dam repair work is being carried out.

“I hope this sort of news would stop,” he said.