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January 12, 2026

Global Leaders Converge for WaterTech Asia 2025 in Penang

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Bypghyperlocal Industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, and distinguished delegates are gathering for the three-day WaterTech Asia 2025 at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC). Representing Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, the State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, officiated the inaugural event. Participants from Canada, China, Indonesia, […]

January 12, 2026

Gamuda set for 40-year income from RM5bil Perak water project Clone

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KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd is expected to secure long-term recurring income for more than 40 years from its RM5 billion water treatment venture in Perak, according to HLIB Research. The group, via a joint venture with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk), has been tasked by the state government to design, construct and operate water treatment […]

August 12, 2025

Gamuda JV bags Perak water supply deal of at least 40 years

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KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): The Perak state government has appointed a joint venture (JV) between Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) to develop and operate water treatment and distribution infrastructure in Kerian, Northern Perak — a key component of the RM5 billion Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS). This follows the signing […]

August 12, 2025

Water tariff review deemed necessary to ensure supply sustainability

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KUALA LUMPUR (July 11): Applications for a review of water supply service tariffs by operators in 10 states aim to ensure the sustainability of the service and improve overall management quality. In Pahang, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government would hold discussions with the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) […]

August 12, 2025

Malaysian Water Association backs tariff review amid ageing water infrastructure and rising operational strain

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KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): The Malaysian Water Association (MWA) on Thursday voiced its support for a balanced and transparent water tariff review, as operators grapple with ageing infrastructure, rising operational costs and mounting pressure from climate change. According to its website, MWA represents 854 members, including individuals and organisations from water and sewerage utilities, manufacturers, […]

August 7, 2025

UOB Malaysia, Maybank IB back PBAPP’s RM5 bil sukuk for Penang water infrastructure

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KUALA LUMPUR (July 8): UOB Malaysia and Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said they have been appointed as joint lead arrangers and lead managers for Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang’s (PBAPP) RM5 billion sukuk programme to fund Penang’s long-term water infrastructure and sustainable development projects. Maybank IB also served as the sole sustainability structuring adviser […]