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A major water infrastructure project in Maran has been completed three months ahead of schedule, replacing nearly 30km of ageing pipes and ending chronic supply problems that have plagued the district for almost two decades.
Malaysia's government has greenlit a RM1.7 billion initiative to replace 1,800 kilometres of outdated water pipelines across the country, focusing on deteriorating asbestos-cement pipes to reduce water loss and strengthen supply resilience.
Sabah's government expects new water infrastructure in Papar to resolve chronic shortages affecting three districts by the end of 2024, with plants becoming operational in the coming months.
A RM11.5 million upgrade of Kelantan's Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant will nearly double its capacity to 80 million litres daily, benefiting 34,000 households across three districts starting September.
Melaka's state government is proposing a temporary water tank at Kem Terendak military camp to address ongoing water shortages while awaiting completion of a major infrastructure upgrade project scheduled for 2028.