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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Massive breakwater project begins as erosion hits Kedah coast
ALOR STAR: The Kedah government will embark on a RM20 million coastal breakwater project in Tanjung Dawai to address the worsening erosion that has damaged homes in Kampung Huma. State Public Works, Water Supply and Resources, and Infrastructure Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Yusoff @ Munir Zakaria said two breakwater structures had previously been built in the area. "The most recent was a 50 metre stretch that cost RM200,000," he said when contacted today. He added that the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) is preparing to call for tenders by the end of the month for the construction of a more extensive 3km breakwater. "InsyaAllah, DID will issue the RM20 million tender by the end of this month," he said. A breakwater is a structure built along or into the sea to protect the shoreline from the force of waves and erosion. It is typically made of rocks, concrete blocks, or other durable materials. Yesterday, the New Straits Times reported that residents in Kampung Huma have seen their homes damaged and rendered unsafe due to aggressive coastal erosion and strong waves. What was once a safe distance from the shore, reportedly as far as two kilometres for some households, has now been reduced to just a few feet, with several homes already significantly damaged.
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.
Malay Mail
23-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Ageing Langkawi seabed pipe leaking 33 million litres of water daily, overhaul ‘could cost billions', Kedah state assembly told
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — 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.
