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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Pelubang LRA construction work progressing smoothly
ALOR SETAR: The construction work of the Pelubang Water Treatment Plant (LRA) in Kubang Pasu is progressing smoothly, achieving an overall construction progress of 62.46 per cent, exceeding the scheduled target of 62.32 per cent. Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) group executive director Raja Shahreen Raja Othman said the progress of construction is 43 days ahead of the original schedule, assuring them that the LRA can be completed by the end of the year. 'In terms of construction progress, BDB needs to meet and adhere to the set timeline, so we hope that other stakeholders can also play their roles to ensure the construction work is completed on schedule. 'There are several big challenges that need to be overcome and these include land issues and permits as this project involves land ownership, roads and other properties. However, BDB is committed and we have sufficient resources to complete the LRA project,' he said at a press conference after the 30th BDB annual general meeting today. Previously, the Kedah Public Works, Natural Resources, Water Supply, Water Resources and Environment Committee chairman Mohamad Yusuf@Munir Zakaria had said that the Pelubang LRA had been granted an Extension Of Time (EOT) until Dec 21 due to several technical issues encountered earlier. Meanwhile, Raja Shahreen said the LRA structure is almost complete and only awaiting mechanical and electrical (M&E) works to be done, and once finished, it will significantly enhance the progress of the overall construction. 'If the M&E is installed and set up, then it can improve the progress level, possibly reaching up to 80 per cent... When it becomes operational, it can improve water supply access for residents in the Kubang Pasu and Alor Setar areas and resolve the frequent water issues in Kedah. 'If anyone wants BDB to be the contractor for projects that require rescue operations, we are ready and can provide the necessary resources to complete the relevant LRA,' he also said. Meanwhile, regarding the world's first international Islamic-inspired retirement village project, Aman Seterra Sanctuary, which is expected to be built in Kuala Temoyong, Langkawi next year, Raja Shahreen said they are in the process of submitting the project planning approval to the Langkawi Tourism City Municipal Council. The project, a collaboration between BDB through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aman Lagenda Sdn Bhd, and Seterra Holdings Sdn Bhd, will be developed over an area of 12.42 acres (5.03 hectares), providing services to retirees and the elderly from around the world by integrating the concepts of independent living, assisted living and long-term care. In the meantime, he said for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024, BDB recorded a pre-tax profit of RM4.51 million, with revenue of RM294.7 million compared to RM14.47 million and RM313.1 million respectively in 2023, but the company remains optimistic about long-term growth prospects.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Undersea pipeline replacement to Langkawi could cost billions, says exco
ALOR SETAR: The cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline supplying water from the mainland to Langkawi Island could run into the billions of ringgit. State executive councillor for Public Works, Natural Resources, Water Supply, Water Resources and Environment, Mohamad Yusuf @ Munir Zakaria, said that due to the prohibitive cost, only repair work is being carried out on the damaged sections. 'For now, we're allocating RM50 million to RM10 million for consultancy services and the remaining RM40 million for repair works,' he said during the Kedah legislative assembly sitting today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Teh Swee Leong (PH–Kota Darul Aman), who had asked about the estimated cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline to Langkawi. Mohamad Yusuf added that since Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) took over the Taliworks Langkawi concession on Nov 1, 2020, 42 new leaks have been repaired using underwater clamp methods, with the total cost for both new and existing leak inspections and repairs amounting to RM3.1 million. He added that pipe inspection and repair works are currently carried out every two weeks, depending on weather and sea conditions. Mohamad Yusuf said SADA will also undertake a dedicated undersea pipeline repair project to enhance the stability of treated water supply to Langkawi. Now in its final procurement stage, it is scheduled to begin in August and expected to be completed by February next year. He also revealed that the highest recorded non-revenue water loss stood at 55 percent, equivalent to 33 million litres per day, out of a total output of 60 million litres per day from the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant. 'Following repairs, the water loss rate has been reduced to 27 percent, or 16 million litres per day, ' he said. The nearly 30-year-old 36-kilometre undersea pipeline transports treated water from the Sungai Baru plant in Perlis to Langkawi.
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Replacing undersea pipeline to Langkawi could cost billions, Kedah state assembly told
ALOR SETAR: The cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline supplying water from the mainland to Langkawi Island could run into the billions of ringgit, the Kedah state assembly was told on Wednesday (April 23). State public works, natural resources, water supply, water resources and environment comittee chairman Mohamad Yusuf @ Munir Zakaria, said that due to the prohibitive cost, only repair work is being carried out on the damaged sections. "For now, we're allocating RM50mil with RM10mil for consultancy services and the remaining RM40mil for repair works," he said. He was responding to a supplementary question from Teh Swee Leong (PH-Kota Darul Aman), who had asked about the estimated cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline to Langkawi. Mohamad Yusuf added that since Syarikat Air Darul Aman (Sada) took over the Taliworks Langkawi concession on Nov 1, 2020, 42 new leaks have been repaired using underwater clamp methods, with the total cost for both new and existing leak inspections and repairs amounting to RM3.1mil. He also said that pipe inspection and repair works are currently carried out every two weeks, depending on weather and sea conditions. Mohamad Yusuf said Sada will also undertake a dedicated undersea pipeline repair project to enhance the stability of treated water supply to Langkawi. Now in its final procurement stage, it is scheduled to begin in August and expected to be completed by February next year. He also revealed that the highest recorded non-revenue water loss stood at 55%, equivalent to 33 million litres per day, out of a total output of 60 million litres per day from the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant. "Following repairs, the water loss rate has been reduced to 27%, or 16 million litres per day, " he said. The nearly 30-year-old 36km undersea pipeline transports treated water from the Sungai Baru plant in Perlis to Langkawi. — Bernama
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Undersea Pipeline Replacement To Langkawi Could Cost Billions, Says Exco
ALOR SETAR, April 23 (Bernama) — The cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline supplying water from the mainland to Langkawi Island could run into the billions of ringgit. State executive councillor for Public Works, Natural Resources, Water Supply, Water Resources and Environment, Mohamad Yusuf @ Munir Zakaria, said that due to the prohibitive cost, only repair work is being carried out on the damaged sections. 'For now, we're allocating RM50 million to RM10 million for consultancy services and the remaining RM40 million for repair works,' he said during the Kedah legislative assembly sitting today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Teh Swee Leong (PH-Kota Darul Aman), who had asked about the estimated cost of replacing the entire undersea pipeline to Langkawi. Mohamad Yusuf added that since Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) took over the Taliworks Langkawi concession on Nov 1, 2020, 42 new leaks have been repaired using underwater clamp methods, with the total cost for both new and existing leak inspections and repairs amounting to RM3.1 million. He added that pipe inspection and repair works are currently carried out every two weeks, depending on weather and sea conditions. Mohamad Yusuf said SADA will also undertake a dedicated undersea pipeline repair project to enhance the stability of treated water supply to Langkawi. Now in its final procurement stage, it is scheduled to begin in August and expected to be completed by February next year. He also revealed that the highest recorded non-revenue water loss stood at 55 per cent, equivalent to 33 million litres per day, out of a total output of 60 million litres per day from the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant.
Daily Express
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Complete overhaul of ageing Langkawi seabed pipe ‘could cost billions', Kedah state assembly told
Published on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: Mohamad Yusuf said repairs are preferred for now, as a complete overhaul of Langkawi's 30-year-old seabed pipe could cost billions of ringgit. — Picture by Azneal Ishak Kuala Lumpur: Replacing the underwater pipeline that supplies treated water to Langkawi could cost billions of ringgit, making a full overhaul financially unviable for now. Utusan Malaysia reported that Kedah Public Works, Natural Resources, Water Supply and Environment Committee chairman Mohamad Yusuf@Munir Zakaria said only repair works are being carried out at this stage due to the high cost involved. 'The 36km pipeline, which runs from the mainland to Langkawi and is nearly 30 years old, would cost billions to replace entirely. 'For now, we are allocating RM50 million — RM10 million for consultancy and RM40 million for repair works,' he was quoted as saying during the Kedah State Legislative Assembly today. Mohamad Yusuf, who is also the Perikatan Nasional (PN) assemblyman for Kuala Nerang, was responding to a supplementary question from Teh Swee Leong, who asked for an estimate to replace the entire seabed pipeline. The Paktan Harapan (PH) assemblyman for Kota Darul Aman had noted that repairing leaks in several sections incurred high costs each time. Mohamad Yusuf said that since Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) took over the Taliworks Langkawi concession on November 1, 2020, 42 new leaks have been repaired in-house using underwater clamp methods. 'Leak inspections are carried out every two weeks, depending on weather and sea conditions. 'The total cost of inspecting and repairing both old and new leaks is RM3.1 million,' he said. Earlier, in response to a question from Shamsilah Siru (PN-Ayer Hangat), he said SADA is set to implement a pipeline repair project to improve the stability of Langkawi's treated water supply. The project is in its final procurement stage and is scheduled to begin in August, with completion targeted for February 2026. It will involve the installation of 19 pressure steel clamps, six rubber patch stoppers and rust prevention using cathodic protection techniques. The highest recorded leakage rate was 55 per cent — equivalent to 33 million litres per day (MLD) — compared with the 60 MLD output from the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant. 'Following repair works, water loss has been reduced to 27 per cent or 16 MLD,' he added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
