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Govt aims for water sector to be seen as having investment value by 2040

The government intends, by 2040, to ensure the water sector would no longer be seen through the aspect of welfare, but instead having a value for investment, so that water operators in the country can start investing, said the environment minister.

Selangor allots RM100 mil for pump infra under raw water scheme

The Selangor state government has allocated RM100 million for the continuation of pump infrastructure projects under the Raw Water Assurance Scheme, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Water resources should be a matter of national security, says Santiago

The country needs to view the management of water resources from a national security lens, especially in facing the uncertainties of climate change, said National Water Services Commission chairman Charles Santiago.

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[WATCH] ‘The perception exists, but it isn’t true’: Tengku Zafrul addresses ‘payung kuning’ narrative

Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister dismisses claims that he acts as a royal intermediary for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying the long-standing 'payung kuning' perception does not reflect reality

[TONTON] ‘Persepsi itu wujud, tapi ia tidak benar’: Tengku Zafrul jawab naratif ‘payung kuning’

Bekas Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menepis dakwaan beliau bertindak sebagai orang tengah istana bagi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, sambil menegaskan persepsi lama ‘payung kuning’ tidak mencerminkan realiti

Uthaya: compelling voice of those on the margins – Terence Netto

After two novels and dozens of short stories, writer Uthaya Sankar continues to portray life very much as it happens