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A burst raw water pipe in Kelantan's Sungai Bagan has forced Air Kelantan to halt normal operations at its Merbau Chondong treatment plant, affecting approximately 34,000 consumer accounts across four districts. Repairs are scheduled to begin tomorrow evening.
The Malaysian government has approved a RM1.7 billion allocation to replace 1,800 kilometres of deteriorating water pipes, prioritising asbestos-cement lines. The initiative aims to reduce non-revenue water losses and strengthen supply resilience.
The Sabah Water Department has shut down 43 illegal water connections during a coordinated enforcement operation in Sandakan, targeting non-revenue water losses affecting the city's supply stability.
Sabah plans to reduce non-revenue water losses from 59.6 per cent to 45 per cent by 2030, implementing comprehensive initiatives including pipeline replacement, meter upgrades, and active leak detection across the state.
Hong Leong Investment Bank expects Malaysia's power sector to maintain momentum through a multi-year capital investment phase that will particularly benefit listed electricity grid operators in coming years.