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The Star:Dry season turns Sg Pinang pitch black
The surface of Sungai Pinang is now covered with a layer of black sludge due to the dry season, further polluting one of the country’s dirtiest rivers.

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Water Services Industry Act to be amended, says minister
PUTRAJAYA: The Water Services Industry Act 2006 will be amended to impose harsher penalties to punish water polluters, says Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

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The Star:Stiffer penalties for water polluters, says Xavier
Sewage treatment plants in the country are expected to adopt a new form of technology that is far more efficient, cleaner and cheaper if a pilot project to treat waste water now being implemented in Langkawi proves effective.

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The Star:Integrated approach needed to fight raw water contamination
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Throughout 2019, the Klang Valley experienced disruptions in water supply at least nine times, a good number of which were due to contamination of the raw water supply.

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The Star:New sewage treatment technology being tested
Sewage treatment plants in the country are expected to adopt a new form of technology that is far more efficient, cleaner and cheaper if a pilot project to treat waste water now being implemented in Langkawi proves effective.

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The Star: Water rationing may be needed in Kedah
Water rationing may be implemented in Kedah if water supply problems persist, says Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar

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The Star: Our water security needs to be better
WATER is a precious commodity. It can disrupt everyday living – we see evidence of this whenever there is a water shortage.

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