Not everybody would want ‘to wash dirty linen in public’. But during a panel discussion at an international water forum, one Malaysian delegate did just that – in an attempt to speak truth to power!
President of the Malaysia Water Association, Dr. Ir Mohmad Asari Daud, simply told the forum “What is what” in a no-holds-barred poise during the panel discussion. He said: “In Malaysia, we face the significant challenge posed by aging pipes in our water distribution systems, leading to bursts and leakages frequently. For the record, as of this discussion, there had been five major bursts in 2024 alone.”
Another delegate, Ir Mohd Yazid Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS), highlighted the limited funds available for maintenance, leaving little room for investment in innovations.
