New strategies for water management

Charles Santiago, National Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairman, says transformation requires looking at alternative sources of water such as reclaimed water, rainwater harvesting, NRW reduction and having zero-discharge policies.

MALAYSIA’S water management system must undergo a major transformation through new approaches and the development of alternative water sources. Zero-waste strategies and a circular economy should underpin this transformation.

According to a World Meteorological Organisation report, Asia is heating up faster than the global average. Malaysia is projected to experience 200 heatwave days a year by 2050, with more extreme floods and thunderstorms.