KUALA LUMPUR: Almost one third of the country’s 140,000km of water pipelines are past their prime and the cracks and leaks are spiking operating costs dearly. “The focus must shift to replacing aged pipelines to curb non-revenue water (NRW) losses. Jaseni also said safeguarding water sources is critical for both sustainability and affordability. “Without proper protection of existing water sources, the country would be forced to tap alternative sources which often require more complex and costly treatment. Ideally, he said water catchment areas should be fenced and monitored with day-and-night patrols to ensure proper protection.

Source: The Star January 22, 2026 01:45 UTC