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The Star
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MB: Selangor on track to minimise water disruptions
Amirudin (centre) and state leaders looking at the SJAM master plan model. With him are (from second left) Lau, Izham, (from second right) Johary and Ahmad Fadzli. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd has welcomed the state government's implementation of the Water Resources Assurance Scheme (Skim Jaminan Air Mentah or SJAM). SJAM is an initiative to ensure continuous clean water supply, even in the event of raw water source pollution. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari witnessed the handover ceremony and commissioning of the SJAM Pump Stations (packages A and C) in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. The event marked a critical milestone in Selangor's long-term strategy to address raw water pollution, which has caused major water supply disruptions since 2020. SJAM aims to ensure the continuous operation of main water treatment plants and prevent water supply interruptions. The system uses alternative raw water supply from the Hybrid Off-River Augmentation Storage (Horas) 600 and Hang Tuah Pond. It is channelled directly to the inlet of water treatment plants at Rantau Panjang, Sungai Selangor Phase (SSP) 1, SSP 2 and SSP 3, thus bypassing any polluted river sources. 'SJAM is not only aimed at tackling pollution, but it is also part of the state's long-term plan to ensure the continuity of raw water supply in the face of climate change and drought,' Amirudin said in his speech. 'I am confident that with SJAM, Selangor is now better equipped to prevent up to 95% of treatment plant shutdowns caused by river pollution,' he added. State infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim launched Package B under the same scheme last November. Air Selangor chief executive officer Adam Saffian Ghazali said, 'Air Selangor welcomes the SJAM project as it not only protects the continuity of our water treatment plant operations but also strengthens public confidence in reliability of the water system in Selangor.' 'As the implementation partner, Air Selangor will continue working closely with the state government and relevant agencies to ensure the system operates efficiently for the benefit of our 9.62 million consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.' Adam Saffian said Air Selangor also supported the state government's multi-layered approach to water sustainability, which includes the Zero-Discharge Policy, Polluters Pay Principle and river-monitoring programmes in collaboration with non-governmental organisations. Also present at the handover ceremony were Selangor State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, Selangor Deputy State Secretary (Development) Datuk Johary Anuar and Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Amirudin: Selangor plans RM1mil fine, jail term for polluters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) Enactment will be strengthened to ensure environmental polluters can be punished, including fines of up to RM1 million and mandatory imprisonment of up to three years. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said this includes adding provisions that empower state enforcement authorities to conduct thorough investigations, including prosecution. He said that although the sources of pollution were often identified, weaknesses in evidence gathering had resulted in many offenders escaping legal action. "For example, odour pollution takes between 18 and 24 hours to reach the Selangor dam. If something happens in Batang Kali, it takes about 15 to 16 hours to get here, and the evidence is gone by then. That is one of the challenges we face. "Sometimes we detect pollution, but cannot trace the source because it has already stopped – the culprit may have been 'responsible' enough to shut it down. "So, while we manage to contain the issue, unfortunately, we are unable to catch or prosecute the offender," he said when met by reporters after the handover ceremony of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project yesterday. He also said very few polluters have been prosecuted under the amended LUAS Enactment, as the prosecution process falls under the Attorney-General's Chambers. "Some cases have been prosecuted under the Environmental Quality Act or other existing laws in the country. Investigations were conducted, and the public prosecutor carried out prosecution. "The public prosecutor has their discretion on which laws or regulations to apply, whether to use the Act or the Enactment. So far, no charges have been brought under the LUAS Enactment." Amirudin added that a comprehensive water master plan is being developed to address all issues related to water supply in Selangor. He said the plan would serve as a guideline for managing drought and excess rainfall. "The plan is expected to be completed within a year and will cover aspects such as water storage, locations of retention ponds, and long-term flood control systems, with over 100 ponds identified across the state."
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MB: S'gor water plan in the pipeline
KUALA SELANGOR: Work is underway in Selangor to develop a master plan for the state's water supply such as storage and catchment pond locations. The master plan, which includes a long-term flood control system, will also function as a guideline to deal with both dry and rainy seasons, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. 'Too little water means supply issues; too much means floods. This master plan will look comprehensively into both aspects,' he said. The plan is scheduled to be completed within a year, he told reporters yesterday after the handover ceremony of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project to Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd. Amirudin said that more than 100 water catchment ponds have been identified throughout Selangor, with most of them currently being gazetted as storage areas. He said SJAM, which will be part of the master plan, is meant to ensure sufficient water supply for the next 50 years at least. Amirudin said the two packages would guarantee continuous water supply to four million residents in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. He said that RM320mil has been spent on SJAM to ensure water supply to 1.2 million consumer accounts.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Support PKR election allegations with evidence, not sentiment
KUALA SELANGOR: All allegations regarding the PKR election process, whether at the division or central leadership level, must be supported with evidence and not based on sentiment-driven arguments, said PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the Central Election Committee (JPP) had done its best to ensure that the leadership election for the 2025-2028 term is conducted fairly and transparently. 'The JPP has already conducted re-elections in several divisions where irregularities were found, and that itself is proof that the committee is trying its best. However, allegations on the matter continue to be made by those who are disappointed or still dissatisfied. 'A full report and audit of the division-level elections has already been presented to the central leadership recently,' he said at a press conference after officiating at the handover of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Project Package A and Package C here today. Meanwhile, in Kelantan, state PKR chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Suparadi Md Noor has urged party members to be mature and not sow discord among leaders. 'Anyone can contest, but we should support leaders who are capable of driving the party forward, especially during state or national elections. 'In my view, PKR members are mature enough to vote and choose those who are truly qualified to lead,' he told reporters after the 'Jom Masuk U' programme and the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Excellence Awards Ceremony for the Tanah Merah parliamentary constituency today. The central leadership elections on May 23 will run from 8 am to 5 pm and will be conducted using two methods: physical voting by delegates of the Central Congress, the Central Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Congress and the Central Women's Congress, taking place at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru. For Sabah and Sarawak, physical voting will take place at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching. Regular and additional delegates for the Central, Central AMK and Central Women's Congresses will not need to attend in person as voting will be conducted online at the same date and time via the ADIL app. The PKR National Congress, including the AMK and Women's Congresses, is scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PKR urges evidence-based claims in election disputes
KUALA SELANGOR: All allegations regarding the PKR election process, whether at the division or central leadership level, must be supported with evidence and not based on sentiment-driven arguments, said PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the Central Election Committee (JPP) had done its best to ensure that the leadership election for the 2025-2028 term is conducted fairly and transparently. 'The JPP has already conducted re-elections in several divisions where irregularities were found, and that itself is proof that the committee is trying its best. However, allegations on the matter continue to be made by those who are disappointed or still dissatisfied. 'A full report and audit of the division-level elections has already been presented to the central leadership recently,' he said at a press conference after officiating at the handover of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Project Package A and Package C here today. Meanwhile, in Kelantan, state PKR chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Suparadi Md Noor has urged party members to be mature and not sow discord among leaders. 'Anyone can contest, but we should support leaders who are capable of driving the party forward, especially during state or national elections. 'In my view, PKR members are mature enough to vote and choose those who are truly qualified to lead,' he told reporters after the 'Jom Masuk U' programme and the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Excellence Awards Ceremony for the Tanah Merah parliamentary constituency today. The central leadership elections on May 23 will run from 8 am to 5 pm and will be conducted using two methods: physical voting by delegates of the Central Congress, the Central Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Congress and the Central Women's Congress, taking place at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru. For Sabah and Sarawak, physical voting will take place at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching. Regular and additional delegates for the Central, Central AMK and Central Women's Congresses will not need to attend in person as voting will be conducted online at the same date and time via the ADIL app. The PKR National Congress, including the AMK and Women's Congresses, is scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru.
