(From left) Unisel deputy chancellor Assoc Prof Dr Hamdan Mohd Salleh, CSSB chief executive officer Mohd Zapi Abdullah, Amirudin, Adam Saffian and STDC chairman Mohd Nazri Mohd Noh at the signing ceremony. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star
Utility provider teams up with three strategic partners to develop future-ready workforce, enhance supply access in Pulau Indah
WATER utility provider Air Selangor has signed two Memorandums of Collaboration (MOC) with three strategic partners to boost the development of Selangor’s water industry ecosystem.
The first MOC, signed with Universiti Selangor (Unisel) and Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC), aims to build a future-ready workforce through structured upskilling and reskilling programmes, career pathway development and technical training initiatives.
The second MOC, signed with property developer Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd (CSSB), focuses on enhancing long-term water security in Pulau Indah, Klang where the company is spearheading major development projects.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the collaborations aimed at enhancing technical training, boosting employability among youth and ensuring long-term water security for Selangor’s rapidly developing industrial zones.
He said the partnership between Air Selangor, Unisel and STDC would set out a framework for water management.
“Priority to enrol for the courses or programmes will be given to Air Selangor employees and vendors.
“The initiative includes industrial training placements, structured guidance, and real-world learning opportunities that enhance graduate employability.
“The opportunity to work with organisations such as Air Selangor will provide students with exposure that adds immense value to their learning, making the education process more relevant and future- oriented,” he said at the MOC signing ceremony at Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant in Hulu Langat, Selangor.
On the MOC with Central Spectrum, the developer of Selangor BioBay Industrial Park in Pulau Indah, Amirudin said the aim was to implement sustainable alternative water supply solutions for industrial and commercial needs in the area.
He said Pulau Indah was set to undergo major transformation that would see investments in critical infrastructure such as a Water Reclamation Plant, Seawater Desalination Plant and In-situ Desalination Plant.
As such, it was crucial to ensure uninterrupted water access for high-tech sectors including manufacturing, research and development, and biotechnology, he said.
“Water is a fundamental component in any major development, especially for projects like Selangor BioBay, which demand a reliable and sustainable supply to attract local and international investors,” he added.
Air Selangor chief executive officer Adam Saffian Ghazali said the MOCs represented a significant step in creating a holistic and sustainable water industry ecosystem.
“Our collaboration with Unisel and STDC will benefit not just Air Selangor, but the water supply services sector as a whole.
“The partnership with Central Spectrum will focus on long-term water security solutions for Pulau Indah through a joint steering committee that will oversee the planning and implementation of alternative water supply initiatives.
“These efforts will propose practical, sustainable water solutions to support the growing demands in Pulau Indah, particularly in industrial zones under its development,” he said.
