News about Water

SHAH ALAM (Dec 6): All states have agreed in principle to implement water tariff adjustments expected by next year, said Water, Lands and Natural Resource Minister Datuk Dr A.

MELAKA (Dec 6): As many as 44 areas in three districts of the state are experiencing water shortages due to low rainfall over Sungai Melaka lately.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): The Water, Land, and Natural Resources Ministry (KATS) has assured that the joint-billing effort for water supply and Indah Water Consortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd's sewerage services will lead to tariff increase.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 3): Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH) is considering an initial public offering as early as next year, Bloomberg reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): The water supply disruption in 32 areas in Gombak and Hulu Selangor that were affected by scheduled water disruption following upgrading of the water supply system at the Bukit Kanching suction pond, has been fully restored today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): The upgrading of the water supply system at the Bukit Kanching suction pond has been completed and water supply has been restored since 5am today.

RAUB (Nov 29): The water disruption problem in the Raub district which has dragged since five years ago is expected to be reduced with the implementation of two projects worth RM21 million next year.

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 26): The Penang government wants to learn from Dutch experts on sustainable water management to ensure that the state remains resilient and livable.

MELAKA (Nov 26): The water quality in the upstream stretch of Sungai Melaka has been categorised under Class II, the State Legislative Assembly sitting was told yesterday.

ISKANDAR PUTERI (Nov 25): A total 167,402 people from the B40 group in Johor have enjoyed free water until October this year, said State International Trade, Investment and Utility Committee chairman, Jimmy Puah Wee Tse.