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The Star
06-08-2025
- Climate
- The Star
More than enough water in Selangor and Kedah, say authorities
PETALING JAYA: Seven dams in Selangor and Kedah are running low, but domestic users in the two states need not worry. There is more than enough water supply to last for months, say authorities. In fact, levels of the dams in the Klang Valley have gone up after recent rains and there is enough to last for the next 90 days, said Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. 'The Selangor Water Management Board reported that all dams in the state have reached capacities of more than 82%. 'This means all dams have sufficient water supply for the next 90 days even if there is no rain during that period. 'We also have groundwater reserves that can last us for another 60 days. 'However, we expect heavy rainfall by October when the monsoon transition occurs,' he said. Amirudin said supply had been low previously because off-river storage was used to meet the needs of a water treatment plant after pollution was detected. 'This was part of the new Raw Water Guarantee Scheme. It is aimed at preventing polluted water in the river from entering the water treatment plant,' he said. On Monday, four dams in Selangor – Langat, Sungai Selangor, Tasik Subang and Sungai Tinggi – were in the red zone. Another dam, Semenyih, was in the orange zone, which is considered a warning stage. As of yesterday, Sungai Selangor dam was at a capacity of 83%, Sungai Tinggi (82%), Langat (87%), Semenyih (99%), Batu (84%), Tasik Subang (90%), Klang Gates (92%). Sungai Labu off-river storage is at 99% capacity. In Kedah, the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) said there was ample water supply from the Pedu, Muda and Ahning dams for irrigation and domestic purposes. 'Water from the dams is being released at a rate of 3,500 cubic feet per second to meet the needs of padi cultivation in the Muda area, as well as domestic and industrial needs in Kedah and parts of southern Perlis,' it said. Current reservoir capacity at Mada's dams is 53.34% (Pedu), 33.84% (Muda) and 58.58% (Ahning). 'The 789.06mil cubic metres available yesterday is higher than the 633.42mil cubic metres on Aug 5 last year. 'We have sufficient water to meet the irrigation needs of the first main padi planting this year (in September) and for domestic and industrial needs in the Muda area,' said Mada.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor developing comprehensive plan to secure water supply, says MB
KUALA SELANGOR: Selangor is developing a master plan to address various aspects of the state's water supply, including storage and catchment pond locations. The master plan will serve as a guideline to manage both dry and rainy seasons. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the Water Master Plan would cover all matters related to water supply comprehensively, including a long-term flood control system. According to Amirudin, the plan is expected to be completed within a year. "If there is less water, we will face supply problems, and if there is excess water, there will be floods. "This master plan will look comprehensively into both aspects," said Amirudin at an event where the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project was handed over to Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd. Amirudin added that more than 100 water catchment ponds have been identified throughout Selangor, with most currently in the process of being gazetted as strategic storage areas. The state government's SJAM implementation will also be part of the Water Master Plan, with SJAM expected to ensure sufficient water supply for at least the next 50 years. On another matter, Amirudin said the Selangor Water Management Board (LUAS) enactment would be streamlined to punish those caught polluting the environment. He added that punishment could include fines up to RM1mil and a mandatory jail term not exceeding three years. Amirudin noted that despite identifying pollution causes, the burden of proof often results in offenders escaping legal action. "Smell pollution, for example, takes more than 18 to 24 hours to reach the Selangor dam. "Meaning that if anything occurs in Batang Kali it would take 15 to 16 hours for it to reach here, and evidence becomes erased. "That is one of the challenges we face," he added. He said the streamlining of the enactment would allow state government enforcement to carry out thorough investigations and prosecutions. Amirudin mentioned that sometimes pollution is detected, but the source cannot be identified when the party causing the pollution stops the act. "So, we can counter the pollution, but unfortunately we cannot detain and prosecute," said Amirudin. On the SJAM, Amirudin said handing over the two packages complemented two other packages already in operation, guaranteeing continuous water supply to four million residents of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya. He added that RM320mil has been spent on the SJAM to ensure water supply to 1.2 million consumer accounts, even in the event of pollution.
