Malaysia launches campaign to safeguard water resources

Malaysia has launched the campaign designed to protect the nation’s water resources and align policy with public practice, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a partner of TV BRICS.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Fadillah Yusof, described the launch as the opening move in a wider national drive.

Built upon four pillars–sustainability, preservation, advocacy, nurture – the campaign brings together school programmes, community workshops, and stakeholder partnerships to foster a culture of conservation. Yusof emphasised that every citizen must become "an agent of change", sharing responsibility for the country’s long-term water security.

Despite Malaysia’s abundant annual rainfall, the Minister warned that river pollution, uncontrolled development, and surging demand driven by population growth and urbanisation are placing the supply under increasing strain. He added that climate change is compounding these pressures, causing unseasonal floods and disrupting key water sources.

To address these threats, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will propose amendments to the Water Services Industry Act 2006, expand monitoring networks in vulnerable regions, and roll out nationwide awareness campaigns. "Without a safe, reliable water supply," Yusof cautioned, "our economic and social development plans will be jeopardised."

Malaysia seeks to bridge the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that every drop is valued–and that its waterways remain clean and secure for generations to come.

In other BRICS nations, the commitment to safeguarding water resources runs deep. In South Africa, the specialised team is developing advanced models and custom software as reported by Pretoria News, a partner of TV BRICS. These tools will help manage groundwater resources and safeguard it. Moreover, it allows to predict the environmental impacts of mining activities, which pose significant risks to both water quality and supply.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Water Minister Hani Sweilem met UAE Ambassador Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi to boost cooperation on water resources, as reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. They will pursue joint solutions like non-conventional water sources and share Egypt’s expertise in purification and reuse as a UAE delegation visits new Delta wastewater-treatment plants.

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