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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor to step up water conservation drive through regular sessions
SEKINCHAN: The Selangor government has proposed that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) hold regular briefing sessions with local authorities, traders, and community leaders to explain recent water tariff adjustments and promote public awareness of responsible water use. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said such sessions could be held several times a year and extended to schools and public campaigns, in collaboration with the Information Department, to foster long-term conservation habits. He said water-related topics should also be embedded in environmental campaigns, as water wastage affects the sustainability of natural resources. "This is not just a Selangor issue. "Span (National Water Services Commission) is implementing similar tariff adjustments across the country," he said after receiving the Selangor-level Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang 2025 convoy at Pantai Redang here today. The Selangor government recently confirmed that domestic users consuming up to 20 cubic metres monthly will continue paying RM0.65 per cubic metre, with the minimum RM6.50 monthly charge unchanged. The rates had already been revised in February 2024. However, higher water usage will be subject to new rates under a revised tariff structure that takes effect on Sept 1 for consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, all of which are served by Air Selangor. Meanwhile, Ng also urged the Housing and Local Government Ministry to amend existing laws to stop foreigners from operating businesses through proxies by using the names of local spouses or associates to register licenses. He said such practices allow foreign-run premises to appear legal during enforcement checks, and stronger legal provisions are needed to empower local councils to act against these disguised business arrangements. "We do not allow any foreign individuals to operate businesses in any form. Locals must come first in our economic sectors." On July 28, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming also said local councils are prohibited from issuing licenses to foreigners for hawking, retail, food outlets, or any other trade activities, in accordance with existing by-laws. – Bernama
The Sun
02-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor promotes water tariff awareness and proxy business ban
SEKINCHAN: The Selangor government has proposed that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) hold regular briefing sessions with local authorities, traders, and community leaders to explain recent water tariff adjustments and promote public awareness of responsible water use. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said such sessions could be held several times a year and extended to schools and public campaigns, in collaboration with the Information Department, to foster long-term conservation habits. He said water-related topics should also be embedded in environmental campaigns, as water wastage affects the sustainability of natural resources. 'This is not just a Selangor issue. SPAN (National Water Services Commission (SPAN) is implementing similar tariff adjustments across the country,' he said after receiving the Selangor-level Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang 2025 convoy at Pantai Redang here today. The Selangor government recently confirmed that domestic users consuming up to 20 cubic metres monthly will continue paying RM0.65 per cubic metre, with the minimum RM6.50 monthly charge unchanged. The rates had already been revised in February 2024. However, higher water usage will be subject to new rates under a revised tariff structure that takes effect on Sept 1 for consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya — all of which are served by Air Selangor. Meanwhile, Ng also urged the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to amend existing laws to stop foreigners from operating businesses through proxies by using the names of local spouses or associates to register licenses. He said such practices allow foreign-run premises to appear legal during enforcement checks, and stronger legal provisions are needed to empower local councils to act against these disguised business arrangements. Ng reaffirmed Selangor's strict position: 'We do not allow any foreign individuals to operate businesses in any form. Locals must come first in our economic sectors.' On July 28, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming also stated that local councils are prohibited from issuing licenses to foreigners for hawking, retail, food outlets, or any other trade activities, in accordance with existing by-laws. - Bernama
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'gor utility company clinches award for crisis management
(From left) Air Selangor corporate communication executive Victor Vimal, Elina and brand management head Asyraf Suhaibi receiving the awards for the company. — Courtesy photo SELANGOR'S water utility company Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd has received recognition at Hashtag Asia Awards 2025 – a regional social media awards ceremony. The company took home gold in the 'Best Social Media Crisis Management' category for its Emergency Response Plan (ERP) campaign, as well as a bronze in the 'Best Social Media Analytics and Insights' category for its 2024 'Sayang' festive video campaign. It is the second year running that Air Selangor's ERP campaign won in the category. Air Selangor chief executive officer Adam Saffian Ghazali said the recognition underscored the importance of timely, transparent messaging. 'Water is not only vital for daily needs – it is the essence of life. 'Air Selangor's ERP crisis management strategy has been an essential part of our efforts to deliver timely and transparent communication, ensuring our consumers remain well-informed,' said Adam. 'The recognition demonstrates our commitment to delivering meaningful and clear messages to the entire community, especially our consumers,' said Air Selangor corporate communication head Elina Baseri. The 'Sayang' campaign featured a series of festive videos in conjunction with Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali and National Day, showcasing the spirit of unity and appreciation for Malaysia's rich cultural diversity. The Hashtag Asia Awards, judged by 30 senior marketing professionals, drew entries from top regional brands including Toyota, Samsung, AIA, Singtel and Watsons.
New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Selangor to engage legal experts after Putra Heights gas blast
HULU LANGAT: Selangor will engage legal experts to help chart a regulatory framework aimed at preventing future incidents like the gas pipeline explosion and fire in Putra Heights, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. This comes after the state government announced the formation of a special committee to follow up on the findings of the investigation report released yesterday. "That is one of the objectives of the special committee, (which is) to study what form of regulation can be enforced," he told reporters after witnessing the signing of memoranda of cooperation (MoC) between Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC), Universiti Selangor (Unisel), and Central Spectrum Sdn Bhd today. Amirudin said possible regulatory measures could take several forms, depending on what the committee deems most appropriate. "Regulations come in many forms, by-laws, licensing conditions, enactments, or full acts," he said. He said the committee will seek expertise, including legal specialists, to draft a framework that helps prevent such incidents in the future. "This is a learning process and a roadmap for how we move forward following the events of the past three months," he said. Yesterday, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia Petroleum Safety Division director Husdin Che Amat revealed that ground subsidence had been identified as the cause of the explosion. He said that, based on the findings, the gas pipe involved in the incident met all technical and safety specifications. Meanwhile, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said no elements of foul play, sabotage or negligence were found that could have caused damage to the pipeline.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
State's water capacity meets data centre demands, says Air Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor's water production capacity is sufficient to meet the demands of incoming data centres, says Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor). Air Selangor CEO Adam Saffian Ghazali said data centres in the state are estimated to require about 250 million litres per day (MLD), based on discussions with Invest Selangor Bhd. The current 34 Air Selangor water treatment plants have a maximum production capacity of 6,300 MLD. 'Their current production is only at 5,300 MLD, so this gives us a 1,000 MLD buffer for data centre operations. 'While these data centres are expected to consume a lot of water, we will look to balance their industrial demand with sustainability measures,' he said during the launch of the Air Selangor Sustainability Report 2024 on Tuesday (June 24). Adam added that Air Selangor has subsidiaries ready to produce reclaimed or reused water for data centres aiming to meet sustainability goals. 'For reclaimed water, we have Central Water Reclamation Sdn Bhd, owned together with Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd, so data centres may use treated effluent from IWK plants. 'Data centres in industrial areas can obtain reused water from our subsidiary Air Lestari Sdn Bhd, which processes treated effluent from nearby factories,' he said at a press conference. He also revealed that Air Selangor reduced its rate of pipe burst incidents by almost 25% last year, with its pipe burst index dropping from 4.18 cases per 100km in 2023 to 3.25 in 2024. Adam said that this reduction to an increase in district metering zones (DMZ) in Selangor, with more sensors and command centres set up in pipe burst-prone areas. 'We increased the number of DMZ to 1,900 last year and have further increased it to 2,000 so far this year. 'DMZ works by recording the incoming water usage and billing of consumers in each district every day to form the normal daily standard or average for each district. 'By comparing the data, we can quickly identify if and when a potential massive leakage or pipe burst might occur, allowing us to deploy contractors before it happens,' he said. Adam said this change has enabled Air Selangor to achieve a non-revenue water (NRW) rate of 27%, equivalent to water savings of 298.36 MLD. He added that Air Selangor plans to undergo major organisational reform to place the management of all its assets under a single department by August next year, improving the dependability of its water supply for consumers. 'Moving forward, we hope to give a better customer experience by looking at further optimising our processes and procedures so customers are satisfied,' he said.
