Many cutting back on washing cars

Fewer customers: Awalluddin at work in the car wash. He remembers having to use buckets the last time there was a water supply disruption in 2021. He’s now seeing fewer customers as people reduce car washes to conserve water. — ART CHEN/The Star

Malaysians make the right call, going prudent on non-essential water use

KUALA LUMPUR: As the prolonged extreme heat fuels concerns over a looming water shortage, many Malaysians are rethinking their water use, cutting back on non-essential activities such as frequent car washes.