Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report
Global water consumption has increased by about 1 percent per year over the past four decades.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Rising bottled water consumption signals safe drinking water goal is under threat, says UN think tank
The rise in bottled water consumption reflects decades of limited progress in and many failures of public water supply systems.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Sea goddess, air force C-130s called upon to fight Taiwan drought
Agriculture accounts for more than 70 pct of water consumption in Taiwan, to grow rice and fruit like mango and pineapple.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Penang government's proposal to raise water consumption surcharge will burden people
The proposal by the DAP-led Penang government to once again raise rates on domestic water consumption surcharge on the grounds of water conservation is not fair and will burden users, said the state
Mon Apr 24 2017
El Nino: Penangites urged to reduce water consumption
The Penang Water Supply Corporation Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) today urged Penangites to reduce water consumption following the dry spell brought about by the El Nino phenomenon.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Malaysians must stop wasting water
With the average person using between 220 and 250 litres a day, Malaysians have the highest water consumption rate in Southeast Asia.
Fri Apr 25 2014
Residents advised to use not more than 170 litres daily - SYABAS
Residents in Selangor have been advised to use not more than 170 litres of water daily per person.
Thu Mar 06 2014