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KUALA LUMPUR: The country has a moral duty to tackle its water challenges head-on or it will end up with a major water crisis in the future, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof .
“Simultaneously, intense rainfall and flooding events pose risks to water infrastructure, disrupting supply chains and compromising water quality,” said Fadillah, who also pointed out that there is an urgent need for climate-resilient water management strategies and guarding against water pollution from industrial discharges and agricultural runoff.
“Behind these challenges lies stories of resilience and struggle, affecting farmers and rural communities disproportionately. Access to clean water isn't just an issue of policy or economics; it is a moral imperative demanding our urgent attention and unwavering commitment,” said Fadillah, pointing out that the financial toll of water scarcity looms large.
At the same event, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore, Karima El Korri said water availability does not mean that the water is well managed. Karima also pointed out that water quality in Malaysia can differ from territory to territory and state to state, and this should be addressed for equitable access.
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