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PAAB spearheads RM2.4b water infrastructure upgrade
PAAB spearheads RM2.4b water infrastructure upgrade

The Sun

time24-06-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

PAAB spearheads RM2.4b water infrastructure upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country's water supply. PAAB chief executive officer Ir. Zulkiflee Omar stressed that contractors and consultants must strictly comply with safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure that large-scale projects are completed on schedule without delays. He said PAAB has adopted a zero-accident culture to provide a safe, healthy and secure working environment by minimising risks and preventing workplace and on-site injuries. He added that the safety, health and welfare of workers, contractors and consultants remain a top priority, particularly in the execution of new water infrastructure projects and pipeline replacement works. 'PAAB has implemented a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures, including an Emergency Response Plan and hazard identification measures, in line with guidelines from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. 'This includes developing and reviewing safe work systems, evaluating programme effectiveness, analysing incident patterns and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) 2022,' he said during the 2025 Safety and Sustainability Day event today. He noted that two major projects are currently underway: the replacement of ageing pipelines to reduce the national Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate, and the construction of new water treatment plants. 'NRW also includes treated water that is lost. That's why these upgrade works, especially the replacement of old pipes, are crucial to prevent wastage of treated water,' he explained. Zulkiflee said PAAB aims to reduce the NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, down from the current 34.3 percent, to enhance the long-term sustainability of the national water supply. He added that these infrastructure upgrades are also expected to raise the treated water reserve margin to 54 percent, with project completion scheduled in phases from this year through 2027, with several large-scale projects currently in the planning stage. 'We have many projects still in the pipeline, at the design stage and yet to be tendered. One example is Langat 2 Phase 2, a large-scale project estimated to cost nearly RM4 billion. 'We are also working with the Federal government to replace approximately 1,600 kilometres of ageing pipes nationwide, in line with efforts to bring down the national NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, said Zulkiflee. He also highlighted that most ongoing projects have been aligned with climate-resilience principles to ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability. 'For example, water treatment plants are costly to operate, with electricity making up about 40 percent of total costs. 'That's why we are now ensuring that most new plants are equipped with more energy-efficient motors and equipment, upgrading from International Efficiency 1 to 4, which offers significantly better performance,' he said.

PAAB spearheads RM2.4 billion water infrastructure upgrade, emphasises zero-accident culture
PAAB spearheads RM2.4 billion water infrastructure upgrade, emphasises zero-accident culture

The Sun

time24-06-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

PAAB spearheads RM2.4 billion water infrastructure upgrade, emphasises zero-accident culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country's water supply. PAAB chief executive officer Ir. Zulkiflee Omar stressed that contractors and consultants must strictly comply with safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure that large-scale projects are completed on schedule without delays. He said PAAB has adopted a zero-accident culture to provide a safe, healthy and secure working environment by minimising risks and preventing workplace and on-site injuries. He added that the safety, health and welfare of workers, contractors and consultants remain a top priority, particularly in the execution of new water infrastructure projects and pipeline replacement works. 'PAAB has implemented a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures, including an Emergency Response Plan and hazard identification measures, in line with guidelines from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. 'This includes developing and reviewing safe work systems, evaluating programme effectiveness, analysing incident patterns and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) 2022,' he said during the 2025 Safety and Sustainability Day event today. He noted that two major projects are currently underway: the replacement of ageing pipelines to reduce the national Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate, and the construction of new water treatment plants. 'NRW also includes treated water that is lost. That's why these upgrade works, especially the replacement of old pipes, are crucial to prevent wastage of treated water,' he explained. Zulkiflee said PAAB aims to reduce the NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, down from the current 34.3 percent, to enhance the long-term sustainability of the national water supply. He added that these infrastructure upgrades are also expected to raise the treated water reserve margin to 54 percent, with project completion scheduled in phases from this year through 2027, with several large-scale projects currently in the planning stage. 'We have many projects still in the pipeline, at the design stage and yet to be tendered. One example is Langat 2 Phase 2, a large-scale project estimated to cost nearly RM4 billion. 'We are also working with the Federal government to replace approximately 1,600 kilometres of ageing pipes nationwide, in line with efforts to bring down the national NRW rate to 28 percent by 2030, said Zulkiflee. He also highlighted that most ongoing projects have been aligned with climate-resilience principles to ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability. 'For example, water treatment plants are costly to operate, with electricity making up about 40 percent of total costs. 'That's why we are now ensuring that most new plants are equipped with more energy-efficient motors and equipment, upgrading from International Efficiency 1 to 4, which offers significantly better performance,' he said.

Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant sets three national records in MBOR
Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant sets three national records in MBOR

The Sun

time27-05-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant sets three national records in MBOR

KUALA LUMPUR: The Package 3 of Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant (LRA) made history after earning recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for three national achievements, showcasing the country's engineering innovation and commitment to environmental sustainability. The three records set were Malaysia's first pipe conveyor-type water treatment waste transport system, the longest pipe conveyor system for water treatment waste at 1.918 kilometres and the longest shaftless screw conveyor system at 46 metres. Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) chief executive officer Zulkiflee Omar described the three projects worth RM210 million as a transformative step for Malaysia's water sector. 'This was not just an ordinary infrastructure project, it represented significant engineering innovation focused on sustainable environmental governance,' he said at the handing over of the certificates of recognition from MBOR here today. The LRA Langat 2 is capable of treating up to 1,130 million litres of water per day (MLD) and generating up to 400 tonnes of treatment waste daily, depending on the quality of raw water channelled from Sungai Semantan in Pahang through a 45-kilometre tunnel across the Titiwangsa Range to Hulu Langat. According to Zulkiflee that conventional waste management had required up to 96 lorry trips daily, creating road safety hazards, significant carbon emissions and community disruption. However, the new pipe conveyor system automatically transferred waste almost two kilometres to a dedicated landfill site near the Bunting Balance Pond, completely removing heavy vehicles from public roads. 'This system not only saves fuel and reduces carbon emissions, but also supports the country's commitment to sustainable climate change,' he said. He noted that the system can transport 120 tonnes of waste hourly during its eight-hour daily operation, preventing more than 35,000 lorry trips annually, thereby enhancing safety, boosting operational efficiency, and strengthening environmental protection. Zulkiflee also extended his gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the project's success, particularly recognising main contractor Salcon Engineering Berhad, financial consultants, government partners, and MBOR for the prestigious acknowledgement. 'This project proves that public facilities are also capable of producing innovative, responsible and world-class approaches,' he said.

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