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The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor govt, SPAN discuss water supply and regulations
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government held a key engagement session with the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) to address water regulatory challenges in the state. The meeting, attended by Pengurusan Air Selangor (Air Selangor), aimed to enhance water service efficiency and tackle supply issues. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari confirmed the discussions focused on improving water quality and crisis management. 'This is all to ensure more efficient and quality services to the people through the application of technology in water management,' he said in a Facebook post. The session also covered operational and regulatory improvements. SPAN chairman Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir Mohd Din attended the meeting, which preceded the State Legislative Assembly session. Amirudin highlighted potential collaborations in innovation, training, and consumer education. The partnership aligns with national initiatives like AIR 2040, emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainability. 'Hopefully this strategic collaboration will have a positive impact on the water supply system in Selangor,' he added. SPAN recently received tariff review applications from water operators in ten states, including Selangor. The commission stated that all submissions remain under review, with no final decisions made yet. – Bernama
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Water tariff hike to boost construction sector, says CIMB
KUALA LUMPUR: Water-related infrastructure may bring additional opportunities for Malaysia's construction industry due to the potential water tariff revisions in the second half of 2025 (2H25), said CIMB Securities Research. The revised water tariff structures help ensure the financial sustainability of the water operators, with additional revenue streams being channelled to upgrade and refurbish water infrastructure systems such as water treatment plants (WTPs) and replacing old pipes. The firm is upbeat about a structural shift in water demand from special economic corridors and industrial zones, including the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). "This is bolstered by the rising proliferation of data centre (DC) campuses and other upcoming industrial facilities in Johor," it said in a note. Downstream, CIMB Securities envisage spillover opportunities for contractors and pipe players if Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara's (SPAN) call for the DC industry to transition towards alternative water resources (e.g., treated effluent from sewage plants) is adopted. The firm said this entails the mapping out of waste treatment plants that can be connected with the new DCs. "Other water resource development projects that have been mooted to sustainably enhance raw water supply include the construction of off-river storage facilities or barges, rainwater harvesting, and using reclaimed water to power the DCs' cooling systems," it said. Meanwhile, CIMB Securities said it is equally optimistic about the potential implementation of alternative funding schemes involving the private sector. It believes this is an approach that could reduce the government's financial burden as it strives to facilitate substantial investments required by the country's Water Sector Transformation Plan 2040 (AIR 2040). "Through a competitive bidding process, private sector companies can play an active role alongside the government to resolve major water infrastructure issues plaguing the water sector, such as non-revenue water (NRW) loss," it said. Overall, CIMB Securities has maintained Gamuda Bhd as its preferred play for water-related infrastructure construction. The firm expects the Penang-Perak water transfer project to take off in 2026, providing RM4 billion worth of job prospects plus other potential opportunities such as renewable energy initiatives. "Having bagged the main contract to build Phase 1 of the Rasau Water Supply Scheme WTP, Gamuda is also gunning for similar types of work worth around RM300 million in Selangor," it added.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia eyes wider use of trenchless technology in infrastructure push
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to expanding the adoption of trenchless technology as part of its strategy to develop sustainable and low-impact infrastructure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the method has proven effective in enabling faster and safer construction of underground utilities such as sewerage systems, water pipelines and telecommunications networks - particularly in densely populated urban areas. "Applications such as pipe jacking have made it possible to lay sewer lines in urban and congested areas with minimal surface disruption, playing a key role in the expansion and modernisation of Malaysia's sewerage systems," he said when officiating Trenchless Asia 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. Fadillah, also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said that the ministry, through its Sewerage Services Department, has implemented several remarkable regional sewerage projects in the Klang Valley. The projects have successfully connected millions of households to centralised sewage treatment systems, thus improving effluent discharge standards and helping to protect precious rivers for future generations, he added. He said that by minimising excavation and surface disturbance, trenchless methods help preserve the environment, reduce community disruption and avoid damage to existing infrastructure. He noted that trenchless approaches are not just alternatives but should be viewed as core technologies for sustainable development, aligning with the government's long-term agenda under AIR 2040, a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming Malaysia's water services sector. "Trenchless technology fits perfectly into AIR 2040, especially in rehabilitating ageing pipelines and integrating smart water solutions, without the delays often associated with conventional methods," he said. Fadillah also welcomed collaboration between the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and local know-how practitioners to promote awareness of trenchless technology applications at the academic level. He said that by integrating trenchless technologies into university curricula and vocational programmes, Malaysia can equip its graduates with the knowledge and skills required to embrace these modern technologies. He also urged delegates to translate the ideas and discussions from Trenchless Asia 2025 into meaningful commercial opportunities that contribute to Malaysia's sustainable future. Trenchless Asia is an international exhibition and conference on trenchless technology in the Asian region. The two-day event starts today at KLCC.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Wider use of trenchless technology in infrastructure push
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to expanding the adoption of trenchless technology as part of its strategy to develop sustainable and low-impact infrastructure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the method has proven effective in enabling faster and safer construction of underground utilities such as sewerage systems, water pipelines and telecommunications networks - particularly in densely populated urban areas. 'Applications such as pipe jacking have made it possible to lay sewer lines in urban and congested areas with minimal surface disruption, playing a key role in the expansion and modernisation of Malaysia's sewerage systems,' he said when officiating Trenchless Asia 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. Fadillah, also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said that the ministry, through its Sewerage Services Department, has implemented several remarkable regional sewerage projects in the Klang Valley. The projects have successfully connected millions of households to centralised sewage treatment systems, thus improving effluent discharge standards and helping to protect precious rivers for future generations, he added. He said that by minimising excavation and surface disturbance, trenchless methods help preserve the environment, reduce community disruption and avoid damage to existing infrastructure. He noted that trenchless approaches are not just alternatives but should be viewed as core technologies for sustainable development, aligning with the government's long-term agenda under AIR 2040, a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming Malaysia's water services sector. 'Trenchless technology fits perfectly into AIR 2040, especially in rehabilitating ageing pipelines and integrating smart water solutions, without the delays often associated with conventional methods,' he said. Fadillah also welcomed collaboration between the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and local know-how practitioners to promote awareness of trenchless technology applications at the academic level. He said that by integrating trenchless technologies into university curricula and vocational programmes, Malaysia can equip its graduates with the knowledge and skills required to embrace these modern technologies. He also urged delegates to translate the ideas and discussions from Trenchless Asia 2025 into meaningful commercial opportunities that contribute to Malaysia's sustainable future. Trenchless Asia is an international exhibition and conference on trenchless technology in the Asian region. The two-day event starts today at KLCC.
