The water crisis and its impact on Earth


Despite such a rich supply in Malaysia, the issue of its water scarcity is steadily reaching panic proportions.

UNDOUBTEDLY biodiversity and water resources are closely interconnected in a complex ecosystem. Our country’s rich biodiversity, including its vast tropical rainforests, plays a crucial role in the regulation and conservation of water resources.

According to Bank Negara’s (BNM) 2022 annual report, Malaysia is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including water stress by extension.

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