en.Wedoany.com Reported - Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi, the Menteri Besar of Kedah, Malaysia, recently announced at the opening ceremony of the Kedah state-level World Water Day celebration at Pantai Cenang Square in Langkawi that a water infrastructure project costing RM240 million—a riverbed infiltration system—will be launched in the Melaka River basin in Langkawi. The project is expected to be completed within 21 months, boosting the raw water supply capacity to 45 million litres per day.

Sanusi pointed out that this water infrastructure project was proposed by the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia to the water supply agency under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, serving as an alternative to the previous "underground dam" concept. He said: "This is primarily to ensure the long-term stability and sustainability of the state's water supply." The project will include a flood control system to reduce flood risks, generate renewable energy through a micro-hydro power system, and be accompanied by debris flow prevention measures to ensure the safety of surrounding areas.

On a technical level, the water infrastructure project will adopt smart technologies such as telemetry systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to achieve digitalised and precise water resource management. Sanusi emphasised that water infrastructure construction is not just about building infrastructure, but also encompasses river conservation, integrated river basin management, and community participation. This integrated approach plays a crucial role in ensuring water resources remain clean, sufficient, and resilient in the face of climate change.

Langkawi is an island tourism destination under the jurisdiction of Kedah state, Malaysia, and the Melaka River basin is a vital water source area for the island.

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