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New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fadillah calls on global community to boost cooperation on water crisis
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia urges the international community to strengthen cooperation to address the global water crisis, a cross-border challenge that affects all countries regardless of whether they are rich or poor, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said it is time for the global community to recognise water as a highly valuable resource for human survival and development. "Malaysia believes strategic partnership and aligned policy actions are priorities in ensuring a sustainable and resilient water future for all. "Water is the lifeblood of our planet that unites the global community in a shared responsibility. "Therefore, the global water crisis that transcends borders and economies demands immediate cooperation," he said on his Facebook page today. He said this while sharing Malaysia's experience at the opening plenary session of the Global Water Summit 2025 themed 'Delivering the Economics of Water' in Paris today. Fadillah also shared the country's progressive approach to sustainable water management, thereby affirming Malaysia's commitment to offering the country's expertise as a model for countries facing similar water security issues. At the plenary session, he also said the country's key achievements in the journey of water management reforms that transformed the country from fragmented state governance towards a more integrated federal-state partnership. "Malaysia is also committed to ongoing efforts to manage the increasing water demand, including the effects of urbanisation, climate change and industrial water use," he said. In the Facebook post, Fadillah also touched on three main points of the Malaysia Water Sector Transformation Agenda 2040, which are changing the perspective on water by focusing on water management as a highly valuable and limited resource. In addition, strengthening cooperation in private sector investment to drive innovation in water management; proactive readiness for climate change by enhancing flood prediction efficiency, more sophisticated modelling data; and scenario-based planning to better prepare for and predict extreme weather events. "I also highlighted Malaysia's active role in regional efforts, particularly at the Asean level, while extending an invitation to global innovators to invest and collaborate in new-generation water technology," he said. Also present at the summit were the Malaysian Ambassador to France, Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim; Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry secretary of Sustainable Energy Division, Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib; and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Narendran Maniam. – Bernama
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Fadillah: M'sia Urges International Community To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Global Water Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia urges the international community to strengthen cooperation to address the global water crisis, a cross-border challenge that affects all countries regardless of whether they are rich or poor, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said it is time for the global community to recognise water as a highly valuable resource for human survival and development. "Malaysia believes strategic partnership and aligned policy actions are priorities in ensuring a sustainable and resilient water future for all. "Water is the lifeblood of our planet that unites the global community in a shared responsibility. Therefore, the global water crisis that transcends borders and economies demands immediate cooperation," he said on his Facebook page today. He said this while sharing Malaysia's experience at the opening plenary session of the Global Water Summit 2025 themed 'Delivering the Economics of Water' in Paris today. Fadillah also shared the country's progressive approach to sustainable water management, thereby affirming Malaysia's commitment to offering the country's expertise as a model for countries facing similar water security issues. At the plenary session, he also said the country's key achievements in the journey of water management reforms that transformed the country from fragmented state governance towards a more integrated federal-state partnership. "Malaysia is also committed to ongoing efforts to manage the increasing water demand, including the effects of urbanisation, climate change and industrial water use," he said. In the Facebook post, Fadillah also touched on three main points of the Malaysia Water Sector Transformation Agenda 2040, which are changing the perspective on water by focusing on water management as a highly valuable and limited resource.
Arabian Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Global Water Crisis Knows No Borders: Malaysia Leads Call For Urgent Cooperation
Sharing Malaysia's experience at the Global Water Summit 2025 in Paris, Deputy Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof said, it is time for the global community to recognise water as an invaluable resource to human survival and development While sharing Malaysia's experience at the Global Water Summit 2025 in Paris, Deputy Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof said, it is time for the global community to recognise water as an invaluable resource to human survival and development. 'Water, the lifeblood of our planet, unites us in a shared responsibility. The global water crisis, transcending borders and economies, demands urgent collaboration,' he said in his speech during the Opening Plenary: 'Delivering the Economics of Water' here today. Sharing the nation's progressive approach to sustainable water management, Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), highlighted both its successes and lessons learned, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to offering its expertise as a model for countries facing similar water security issues. In his address, he outlined key milestones in Malaysia's water management journey, emphasising reforms that have transitioned the country from fragmented state governance to a more coordinated federal-state partnership. He also underscored Malaysia's ongoing efforts to manage growing demands, including urbanisation, climate change and industrial water use. Key Highlights from Malaysia's Water Sector Transformation 2040 Agenda: Shifting Perspectives on Water – Malaysia is focusing on treating water as a precious, finite resource. The nation is accelerating smart water management systems and implementing a matching grants program to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) with co-funding from federal government. Strengthening Private Sector Collaboration – Malaysia is inviting private sector investment to help drive innovation in water management. New policies are fostering opportunities for greater participation in green initiatives, water reclamation and the use of alternative energy sources in water infrastructure. Proactive Preparedness for Climate Change – Malaysia is strengthening its resilience to climate change by enhancing flood forecasting, advance data modelling and scenario planning to better anticipate extreme weather events. Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah also added that Malaysia's active role in regional efforts, particularly within ASEAN, while extended an invitation to global innovators to invest in and collaborate on the next generation of water technologies. The Malaysian government remains committed to fostering sustainable water management practices through continuous innovation, partnerships and shared global solutions. Meanwhile, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer, Narendran Maniam stated that resource recovery has shifted from a discretionary measure to a policy imperative, driven by the pressing need to enhance environmental resilience and ensure sustainable resource management amid escalating economic and ecological pressures. Narendran added that for IWK, resource recovery has evolved from being a nice-to-have to a necessity, with a focus on three main drivers behind this journey: Commitment to Environmental Sustainability – IWK is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising waste and creating positive environmental impact through all its efforts. Changing the Utilities Landscape – by becoming the second tap for the nation. As Malaysia is rapidly becoming a regional hub for data centres, it presents a unique opportunity for IWK to support the sustainability of Malaysia's data centre industry through reclaimed water supply. Economic Values and Financial Sustainability. 'Our message to the broader ecosystem is simple – bring value into the equation. The door is open for collaboration. As the national sewerage company, all collaborations will be subject to transparent open tenders and due diligence,' he said at the roundtable talk 'Delivering the Capex Surge' during the summit. Hashtag: #GlobalWaterSummit #Sustainability #IWK #NewLifeForWater #EraBaharuAir #PETRA The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), is a sewerage services company owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated, Malaysia. IWK is responsible for providing sewerage services, operating and maintaining 9,133 existing sewage treatment plants and network pump stations, as well as more than 22,000 km networks of sewerage pipelines serving 32 million Connected Population Equivalent (cPE). Our core expertise spans Operations and Maintenance, Refurbishment, Planning & Policy Strategy, Engineering and Process Review, Project Planning and Management, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), as well as Research & Development, and Training Services including module development. IWK has been recognised to lead capacity building projects via mentorship programme by UN Habitat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The company has completed two projects: UN Habitat's Global Water Operators' Partnerships & Water Organization Partnerships (WOP) Project in Banjarmasin, Indonesia, and ADB's Water Organization Partnerships for Resilience (WOP4R) Programme in Baguio City, the Philippines. For more information, visit
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Global Water Crisis Knows No Borders: Malaysia Leads Call For Urgent Cooperation
Paris, France--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2025) - Malaysia calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation in addressing the global water crisis - a transboundary challenge impacting nations of rich and poor alike. Strategic partnerships and coordinated policy actions are essential to securing a sustainable and resilient water future for all. Sharing Malaysia's experience at the Global Water Summit 2025 in Paris, Deputy Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof said, it is time for the global community to recognise water as an invaluable resource to human survival and development To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: While sharing Malaysia's experience at the Global Water Summit 2025 in Paris, Deputy Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof said, it is time for the global community to recognise water as an invaluable resource to human survival and development. "Water, the lifeblood of our planet, unites us in a shared responsibility. The global water crisis, transcending borders and economies, demands urgent collaboration," he said in his speech during the Opening Plenary: "Delivering the Economics of Water" here today. Sharing the nation's progressive approach to sustainable water management, Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), highlighted both its successes and lessons learned, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to offering its expertise as a model for countries facing similar water security issues. In his address, he outlined key milestones in Malaysia's water management journey, emphasising reforms that have transitioned the country from fragmented state governance to a more coordinated federal-state partnership. He also underscored Malaysia's ongoing efforts to manage growing demands, including urbanisation, climate change and industrial water use. Key Highlights from Malaysia's Water Sector Transformation 2040 Agenda: Shifting Perspectives on Water - Malaysia is focusing on treating water as a precious, finite resource. The nation is accelerating smart water management systems and implementing a matching grants program to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) with co-funding from federal government. Strengthening Private Sector Collaboration - Malaysia is inviting private sector investment to help drive innovation in water management. New policies are fostering opportunities for greater participation in green initiatives, water reclamation and the use of alternative energy sources in water infrastructure. Proactive Preparedness for Climate Change - Malaysia is strengthening its resilience to climate change by enhancing flood forecasting, advance data modelling and scenario planning to better anticipate extreme weather events. Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah also added that Malaysia's active role in regional efforts, particularly within ASEAN, while extended an invitation to global innovators to invest in and collaborate on the next generation of water technologies. The Malaysian government remains committed to fostering sustainable water management practices through continuous innovation, partnerships and shared global solutions. Meanwhile, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer, Narendran Maniam stated that resource recovery has shifted from a discretionary measure to a policy imperative, driven by the pressing need to enhance environmental resilience and ensure sustainable resource management amid escalating economic and ecological pressures. Narendran added that for IWK, resource recovery has evolved from being a nice-to-have to a necessity, with a focus on three main drivers behind this journey: Commitment to Environmental Sustainability - IWK is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising waste and creating positive environmental impact through all its efforts. Changing the Utilities Landscape - by becoming the second tap for the nation. As Malaysia is rapidly becoming a regional hub for data centres, it presents a unique opportunity for IWK to support the sustainability of Malaysia's data centre industry through reclaimed water supply. Economic Values and Financial Sustainability. "Our message to the broader ecosystem is simple - bring value into the equation. The door is open for collaboration. As the national sewerage company, all collaborations will be subject to transparent open tenders and due diligence," he said at the roundtable talk "Delivering the Capex Surge" during the summit. Hashtag: #GlobalWaterSummit #Sustainability #IWK #NewLifeForWater #EraBaharuAir #PETRA The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), is a sewerage services company owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated, Malaysia. IWK is responsible for providing sewerage services, operating and maintaining 9,133 existing sewage treatment plants and network pump stations, as well as more than 22,000 km networks of sewerage pipelines serving 32 million Connected Population Equivalent (cPE). Our core expertise spans Operations and Maintenance, Refurbishment, Planning & Policy Strategy, Engineering and Process Review, Project Planning and Management, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), as well as Research & Development, and Training Services including module development. IWK has been recognised to lead capacity building projects via mentorship programme by UN Habitat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The company has completed two projects: UN Habitat's Global Water Operators' Partnerships & Water Organization Partnerships (WOP) Project in Banjarmasin, Indonesia, and ADB's Water Organization Partnerships for Resilience (WOP4R) Programme in Baguio City, the Philippines. For more information, visit Media Contact: Melissa NorrisSenior Manager, Corporate Communicationsmelissa@ 273 8308 To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Fadillah in France for water talks
Visit to also seek insight on nuclear governance and energy transition PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof ( pic ) will be on a five-day official visit to France to participate in the Global Water Summit (GWS) 2025 and for collaboration in the field of energy transition. According to the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry helmed by Fadillah, he was invited to deliver a keynote address at the opening plenary session of the summit themed 'Delivering the Economics of Water' on Tuesday. GWS serves as a platform to outline Malaysia's strategic direction for the water sector, aiming to position it as a catalyst for sustainable development and national economic competitiveness. 'This will further establish the water sector as an economic hub by 2040, in line with the Water Transformation Roadmap 2040 (Air 2040),' the ministry said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported. It said Fadillah's keynote address will be on 'Transforming Mindsets, Transforming Approaches: Malaysia's Vision for Sustainable Water Management'. The ministry said the invitation was extended in recognition of Malaysia's progress as a model country in water governance, mainly on promoting water reuse as an alternative source for industries and expanding sanitation services to low-income communities. Fadillah will also participate in discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions with six key French ministries and agencies involved in nuclear development and governance. These include the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, Electricite de France (EDF), National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management (Andra), French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR), International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). Fadillah is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on France's Energy and Industry Minister Marc Ferracci to explore potential collaboration in energy transition. Tomorrow, Fadillah will visit a nuclear power plant operated by EDF to explore nuclear energy as a component of Malaysia's future energy mix to ensure long-term energy security. The ministry said areas of potential cooperation included energy security, policy-making, regulatory framework, legislation and identifying best practices to overcome shared challenges. The official visit to France is part of Malaysia's broader effort to strengthen its global investment appeal and foster deeper bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, it added.
