Human Writes: Malaysia must make water a priority


File photo from October 2020 of residents of Puchong Jaya, Selangor, queuing to collect water from a tank provided by the state's water management body, Air Selangor. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

Three things are certain about life in Malaysia’s Klang Valley: death, taxes and never-ending water supply disruptions. So joked my friend Jason as another water cut began on Oct 19,2020.

This year, Klang Valley folk have had to suffer dry taps not once, but multiple times. We live in a tropical country, with abundant rainfall and rich water resources – how is this even possible?

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

Sperm can't swim properly in space, study says
A Japanese city received 21 gold bars with instructions: Fix your water pipes
The platypus is even weirder than we thought, scientists discover
Belgium's top chocolatiers showcase artistry in Easter egg exhibition
Blind Lego fan makes it possible for others with low vision to build Lego too
Sunny Side Up: The real meaning of friendship – and it's got nothing to do with AI
Greenland's fishermen are under threat from climate change
Siblings’ passion for Italian food and wine leads to beloved eatery Luretta D.O.P
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
Contradictheory: The more queens, the better

Others Also Read