Use water sparingly

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister deputy secretary-general (water and management) Datuk Dr Tan Yew Chong (second from right) and Johor Water Regulatory Body (Bakaj) director Riduan Md Ali (second from left) launching a water saving awareness programme for schools in Johor at the state level World Water Day celebration while Johor education department director Aminudin Adam (right) looks on.

JOHOR BARU: The consumption of water is far higher in Johor compared to Singapore, and is more than the amount stipulated by the United Nations.

SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd production and distribution general manager Elias Ismail said that Johor Baru especially, recorded high water usage due to the vast number of developments taking place in the city.