Penang to continue drawing water from Sungai Muda despite levels reported to be low

The water level at the Air Itam Dam on Penang island has decreased to 30.3 percent on Wednesday. (April 17, 2024) — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will continue to extract water from Sungai Muda despite levels in the river reported to be low and at risk.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also Penang Water Supply Corporation chairman, said the intake in Lahar Tiang would still be able to do so as it is located at the further end of the river and its pumps are built deeper.