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The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council has dismissed social media claims of trader evictions, explaining that water supply disconnections stem from infrastructure failures and outstanding bills inherited after acquiring the property in 2024.
Sabah will complete a RM450.5 million water infrastructure project in Tawau by end-2027, addressing chronic shortages affecting the district. The scheme includes a new dam and expanded treatment capacity to serve over 53,000 accounts.
Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd has issued RM720 million in blue sukuk through its special purpose vehicle, drawing on an existing RM2 billion Islamic Commercial Papers Programme to fund operations.
Pengurusan Air Selangor has successfully issued the world's first blue sukuk valued at RM200 million, establishing a landmark for sustainable water financing in Malaysia's capital markets.
Malaysia's government has greenlit a RM1.7 billion initiative to replace 1,800 kilometres of deteriorating water pipelines, with particular focus on outdated asbestos-cement pipes threatening public health and system efficiency.
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced that two major water infrastructure projects worth over RM400 million will be completed by year-end, promising relief from chronic shortages affecting three districts.
Bank Rakyat is financing RM167 million towards Penang's Sungai Kerian Water Treatment Plant, which will supply 80 million litres daily to over 223,000 residents. The project marks the state's first infrastructure venture using the Build-Operate-Transfer model.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has secured a Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the country's largest belt press system dewatering plant in Penang, capable of handling 450 tonnes of water treatment sludge daily while supporting circular economy initiatives.
Kelantan's Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant is nearly complete and expected to begin operations in September, delivering treated water to more than 13,000 residents across five villages and reactivating thousands of dormant consumer accounts.