Malaysia to Begin Water Facilities Upgrade

The Malaysian Government has unveiled plans for a MYR280m ($92m) project to improve its water utility facilities as part of a water infrastructure upgrade programme.

The project includes the MYR240m ($79m) construction of a water treatment plant in the district of Simunjan and upgrading its reservoir and tank capacity.

The work also covers building pipes to connect Simunjan with Gedong and Samarahan, according to theborneopost.com.

Malaysia’s Minister of Assistant Planning and Resource Management Mohd Naroden Majais said the increase in water pressure will provide people with treated water.

“In a few years, the people of Simunjan will be able to enjoy the same quality of treated water supply on the same class of those in the big city, Kuching in particular,” he said.