Flood risk has been made a key factor in approving all new housing developments in Malaysia as of last week. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says the move aims to protect homebuyers from projects built in flood-prone areas. How will this affect developers and consumers moving forward? We find out from Dr. Joshua Netto, Director, Blue Stone Management, a company that specialises in construction services.

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Categories:  corruption,  environment,  economy

Tags:  sustainable housing,  flood mitigation plans,  flood,  monsoon,  housing,  climate change,