More Investment Needed For Water Sustainability

S. Piarapakaran, President, Association of Water and Energy Research (AWER)

22-Mar-23 07:45

More Investment Needed For Water Sustainability

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22nd March marks World Water Day, observed annually by the United Nations to highlight the importance of access to water and sanitation. What investments are needed to ensure sustainable water supply for Malaysia? S. Piarapakaran of the Association of Water and Energy Research gives us his recommendations.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam

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Categories: environment, government, technology

Tags: water infrastructure, world water day, non revenue water, water catchment area, water shortage,

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