INDUSTRY players and analysts alike are optimistic about prospects for the water industry, following the allocation of RM3bil under Budget 2026, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 10.
The focus is notably on addressing non-revenue water (NRW) issues such as leaks and distribution losses, which form part of the broader RM81bil development expenditure under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), running from 2026 to 2030.
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