Shore up water security

The water level at the Air Itam Dam on Penang island has decreased to 30.3% on April 17, 2024. It is a matter of time before industries in Malaysia feel the brunt of water shortages, which could have a profound effect on the economy. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

WATER security is still not on the priority list of many governments around the world. That needs to change.

A leaf should be drawn from what happened at India’s IT hub Bengaluru in March.