Xavier: Preparing for drought due to climate change
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): The Water, Land, and Natural Resources Ministry has reportedly initiated a study to map untapped underground water sources, in order to prepare for future drought.
Cops find 'elements of sabotage' in Selangor water contamination incidents, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR (July 22): The police have found "elements of sabotage" in the diesel spill that contaminated raw water in Sungai Selangor, Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jeyakumar said today .
Odour pollution in Sungai Selangor: Unscheduled water disruption in the Klang Valley
PETALING JAYA (July 19): Up to 1,133 areas in the Klang Valley are enduring an unscheduled water supply disruption.
IWCity shares soar on renewed buying interest
KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (IWCity) shares have come under strong buying interest today.
Environmentalists: Tapping underground water resources may lead to landslides and sinkholes
KUALA LUMPUR (June 1): Following Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources Dr Xavier Jayakumar’s recent announcement regarding the government potentially tapping underground water resources, environmentalists have voiced concerns about the negative impact of such a move.
Putrajaya to write off states’ RM3.8b water supply-related debts
PUTRAJAYA (May 28): The federal government is writing off a sum of RM3.
Sewage stench to be settled after 10 years’ tolerance
KLANG (May 24): After 10 years of putting up with the foul stench, the residents in Bandar Botanic and Ambang Botanic 1 can finally see some light at the end of the (sewage) tunnel.
No contracts signed, no selfies taken
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): In contrast to two previous high-profile meetings between Malaysia and Singapore’s premiers, there were neither happy selfies taken nor major infrastructure contracts signed yesterday.
High water bill problem resolved
KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): Nor Hasnidar Bahari got the shock of her life when she received her February water bill: It was RM1,967.
Water shortage expected in six states, says Dr Xavier
PETALING JAYA (March 23): Six states may end up having to endure water rationing owing to the extreme hot weather, says Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar (pictured).
