Asiawater Sabah aims to introduce new technology, knowledge to the state
Published on: Wed, Aug 06, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Liau being interviewed at the event. KOTA KINABALU: The Asiawater Versi Sabah 2025 Conference and Expo officially opened at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Wednesday, intending to introduce new technology and knowledge to the State. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Abidin Madingkir, who represented Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, officiated the event – the first Asiawater edition held in Sabah and Borneo.
Advertisement Organised by Informa Markets and supported by Jetama Sdn Bhd as strategic partner, the two-day event attracted over 2,000 participants and featured more than 40 booths showcasing water supply and treatment technologies. Jetama Water Chairman Liau Fui Fui said the event allows Sabah to learn from regional players and explore solutions to local supply issues, such as pipe airlocks and pressure loss. She said Jetama's technical team would assess if certain innovations, such as pressure recovery systems, are suitable for Sabah's infrastructure. Liau added that Asiawater also helps raise Sabah's profile across sectors and supports knowledge sharing between government and industry players.
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