Water reserves: Markus Tan, co-owner of a resort on Pulau Tenggol, with some of the tanks that can hold up to 300 litres each. The island is entirely dependent on groundwater for its water supply.
MALAYSIA has made great strides in providing access to treated water supply to its population, but more must be done to protect our raw water resources.
Association of Water and Energy Research (Awer) president Piarapakaran Subramaniam said deforestation and pollution of water sources were pressing issues that needed to be dealt with.
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