State housing and local government committee chairman Jafni Shukor said both developers had failed to comply with technical and drainage control requirements, leading to the floods.

They were ordered to immediately implement corrective and mitigation measures, Bernama reported.

“The state government views this flooding seriously. All development in Johor must fully comply with the stipulated technical requirements, including drainage management, erosion control and effective flood mitigation measures.

“Failure to comply not only harms the environment but directly impacts the well-being of the people,” he was quoted as saying.

Jafni warned that other developments that trigger flash floods would also be ordered to stop work for 14 days, with all 16 local councils in Johor ordered to intensify on-site monitoring.