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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies
MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously called 'Rumah Bencana,' was launched in 2023 to provide temporary shelter for those affected by disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said, 'Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they will be built in stages.' Zulkiflee suggested that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office for better monitoring and management. He spoke after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Each transit home costs RM70,000, with free accommodation and utility bills covered by Japerun. Zulkiflee added, 'We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need.' Mohd Noor Helmy said the homes help ease the burden of disaster victims while providing emotional support. 'The period for those placed in the transit home is a maximum of one month so that more people in need can be given temporary protection,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Eight Transit Homes Completed In Eight Melaka Constituencies
MELAKA, July 17 (Bernama) -- A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) in the state as of mid-July. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said the completed transit homes were in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu and Pantai Kundur. He said the 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously known as 'Rumah Bencana', began to be implemented in 2023, functioning as temporary accommodation for people affected by disasters such as fires, floods, storms and other emergencies. "Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they (transit homes) will be built in stages in line with the state government's commitment to provide temporary shelter to help people affected by disasters. "We suggest that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office because it will be monitored and managed by them," he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Programme, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. At the ceremony, Zulkiflee also gave out the transit home handover letter by LPM executive director Datuk Murad Husin to Mohd Noor Helmy. Zulkiflee said the cost of the transit homes being built was RM70,000 per unit, and accommodation in these homes was provided free of charge, including the cost of utility bills to be borne by Japerun. "We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need," he also said.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PAAB spearheads RM2.4b water infrastructure upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country's water supply. PAAB chief executive officer Ir. Zulkiflee Omar stressed that contractors and consultants must strictly comply with safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure that large-scale projects are completed on schedule without delays. He said PAAB has adopted a zero-accident culture to provide a safe, healthy and secure working environment by minimising risks and preventing workplace and on-site injuries. He added that the safety, health and welfare of workers, contractors and consultants remain a top priority, particularly in the execution of new water infrastructure projects and pipeline replacement works. 'PAAB has implemented a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures, including an Emergency Response Plan and hazard identification measures, in line with guidelines from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. 'This includes developing and reviewing safe work systems, evaluating programme effectiveness, analysing incident patterns and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) 2022,' he said during the 2025 Safety and Sustainability Day event today. He noted that two major projects are currently underway: the replacement of ageing pipelines to reduce the national Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate, and the construction of new water treatment plants. 'NRW also includes treated water that is lost. That's why these upgrade works, especially the replacement of old pipes, are crucial to prevent wastage of treated water,' he explained. Zulkiflee said PAAB aims to reduce the NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, down from the current 34.3 percent, to enhance the long-term sustainability of the national water supply. He added that these infrastructure upgrades are also expected to raise the treated water reserve margin to 54 percent, with project completion scheduled in phases from this year through 2027, with several large-scale projects currently in the planning stage. 'We have many projects still in the pipeline, at the design stage and yet to be tendered. One example is Langat 2 Phase 2, a large-scale project estimated to cost nearly RM4 billion. 'We are also working with the Federal government to replace approximately 1,600 kilometres of ageing pipes nationwide, in line with efforts to bring down the national NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, said Zulkiflee. He also highlighted that most ongoing projects have been aligned with climate-resilience principles to ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability. 'For example, water treatment plants are costly to operate, with electricity making up about 40 percent of total costs. 'That's why we are now ensuring that most new plants are equipped with more energy-efficient motors and equipment, upgrading from International Efficiency 1 to 4, which offers significantly better performance,' he said.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PAAB spearheads RM2.4 billion water infrastructure upgrade, emphasises zero-accident culture
KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country's water supply. PAAB chief executive officer Ir. Zulkiflee Omar stressed that contractors and consultants must strictly comply with safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure that large-scale projects are completed on schedule without delays. He said PAAB has adopted a zero-accident culture to provide a safe, healthy and secure working environment by minimising risks and preventing workplace and on-site injuries. He added that the safety, health and welfare of workers, contractors and consultants remain a top priority, particularly in the execution of new water infrastructure projects and pipeline replacement works. 'PAAB has implemented a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures, including an Emergency Response Plan and hazard identification measures, in line with guidelines from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. 'This includes developing and reviewing safe work systems, evaluating programme effectiveness, analysing incident patterns and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) 2022,' he said during the 2025 Safety and Sustainability Day event today. He noted that two major projects are currently underway: the replacement of ageing pipelines to reduce the national Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate, and the construction of new water treatment plants. 'NRW also includes treated water that is lost. That's why these upgrade works, especially the replacement of old pipes, are crucial to prevent wastage of treated water,' he explained. Zulkiflee said PAAB aims to reduce the NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, down from the current 34.3 percent, to enhance the long-term sustainability of the national water supply. He added that these infrastructure upgrades are also expected to raise the treated water reserve margin to 54 percent, with project completion scheduled in phases from this year through 2027, with several large-scale projects currently in the planning stage. 'We have many projects still in the pipeline, at the design stage and yet to be tendered. One example is Langat 2 Phase 2, a large-scale project estimated to cost nearly RM4 billion. 'We are also working with the Federal government to replace approximately 1,600 kilometres of ageing pipes nationwide, in line with efforts to bring down the national NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, said Zulkiflee. He also highlighted that most ongoing projects have been aligned with climate-resilience principles to ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability. 'For example, water treatment plants are costly to operate, with electricity making up about 40 percent of total costs. 'That's why we are now ensuring that most new plants are equipped with more energy-efficient motors and equipment, upgrading from International Efficiency 1 to 4, which offers significantly better performance,' he said.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Langat 2 Plant sets triple national record
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's water infrastructure took a transformative leap yesterday as Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) celebrated the official recognition of Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant's Package 3 with three entries in the Malaysia Book of Records. PAAB chief executive officer Zulkiflee Omar said the completion of Package 3, officially delivered on April 13, was not just another infrastructure milestone but a transformative step for Malaysia's water sector. "This achievement marks our collective progress towards a future grounded in sustainability, safety and innovation not only in water infrastructure, but in Malaysian engineering as a whole," he said during the awards ceremony at the Package 3 Project site here yesterday. The RM209.95 million project was recognised for three achievements: the first pipe conveyor system for water treatment residuals in Malaysia, the longest pipe conveyor system for water treatment residuals at 1.918km and the longest shaftless screw conveyor system at 46m. Zulkiflee said the award-winning facility demonstrates Malaysia's capability to deliver world-class engineering solutions while prioritising environmental and operational sustainability. "This is not just an operational enhancement. It is a forward-thinking solution rooted in environmental, social and governance principles." With a treatment capacity of 1,130 million litres per day, Langat 2 is one of the largest water treatment plants in the country. The facility can generate up to 400 tonnes of residual waste daily, depending on the quality of raw water sourced from Sungai Semantan, which is channelled from the Kelau Dam in Pahang through a 45km gravity-fed tunnel beneath the Banjaran Titiwangsa. Zulkiflee said that under conventional methods, managing such a volume of waste would require 96 lorry trips per day, or more than 35,000 trips annually, causing road congestion, safety risks, emissions, and health concerns for nearby communities. "Just imagine the carbon emissions, the diesel burnt, and the public health risks if we had relied on trucks. This innovation alone reflects how infrastructure can, and must be, aligned with national sustainability goals and community welfare," he said. He said the enclosed pipe conveyor system, capable of transporting 120 tonnes per hour, connects the plant directly to a dedicated landfill site near the Bukit Enggang Balancing Reservoir in Bandar Mahkota Cheras. "It traverses granitic hills, clay soil, roadways, and even the East Klang Valley Expressway, a true testament to Malaysia's engineering ingenuity." The system reduces fossil fuel dependency, airborne dust, and odour pollution, while enhancing long-term operational resilience and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Zulkiflee thanked all parties involved in the successful delivery of Package 3, including the main contractor Salcon Engineering Bhd, as well as consultants, stakeholders, and government agencies. "These achievements are more than accolades. They are symbols of what can be accomplished when vision meets execution, and when sustainability is built into design. "We are humbled and inspired to continue pushing boundaries, building better, and serving our nation with distinction." The completion of Package 3 marks the final milestone in Phase 1 of the Langat 2 mega project, which comprises 26 infrastructure packages across key corridors in the Klang Valley. Present were PAAB chairman Datuk Seri Jaseni Maidinsa, National Water Services Commission chairman Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din, Salcon Engineering Bhd executive deputy chairman Tan Sri Tee Tiam Lee and CEO Jamiluddin Amini Sulaiman, Kajang Municipal Council president Nazli Md Taib, and Malaysia Book of Records representative Edwin Yeoh.
