Mitigating the Impact of Floods: A Holistic Management Approach to Prevention

Siti Sarah Omar, Samuel Bin Kimti, Tan Yu Lin, Tan Zen Nie, Umi Salwa Saadah Binti Shaharizam, Puteri Nur Navia Natasha Binti Anuar Idris, Zafirah Nur Binti Baharudin and Wendy Teoh Ming Yen
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Siti Sarah Omar: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Samuel Bin Kimti: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Tan Yu Lin: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Tan Zen Nie: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Umi Salwa Saadah Binti Shaharizam: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Puteri Nur Navia Natasha Binti Anuar Idris: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Zafirah Nur Binti Baharudin: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Wendy Teoh Ming Yen: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 4734-4749

Abstract: Floods can increasingly affect the environment, as they can put life in danger, flood homes and businesses, destroy possessions, harm critical infrastructure, and obstruct access to necessary public services. For example, the flood case at Batu Pahat has become the seventh district in Johor that will increase the number of flood victims over the years. This study aims to identify the key components of the impacts of the flood event. In addition, this study also aims to identify the relationship between community involvement, technological solutions and sustainable practices with the flood impacts. Quantitative methods using a survey questionnaire through Google Forms are divided into five sections: Section A (demographic), Section B (community involvement), Section C (technological solution), Section D (sustainable practices), and Section E (flood impacts). The primary data has been distributed to a total sample of 102 respondents, which consists of UTHM students and the communities around Parit Raja, Johor. SPSS software was used to analyse the respondents’ data. The result showed that floods may have a lot of impact, making the communities worried and requiring them to make preparations. This study supports the hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between community involvement, technological solutions and sustainable practices with the flood impacts. This study benefits the communities in Malaysia, as they can have the preparation and resilience to overcome flood events. In addition, the government should plan on how to overcome the issues to prevent flood events and ensure the safety of the communities in Malaysia.

Date: 2025
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