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Water conservation

A third of Malaysia’s water pipes past their prime

Looming water supply ‘bankruptcy’ puts billions at risk, UN report warns

Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib
Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

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What will it take to focus Singaporean minds on the water issue?

The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.
The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.

Migrant communities at Thai-Myanmar border turn to water filters to quench thirst for safe water

Water contaminated with dirt and other sediments (left) can be collected using a bucket and filtered into drinkable water using the portable water filter kits (right).
Water contaminated with dirt and other sediments (left) can be collected using a bucket and filtered into drinkable water using the portable water filter kits (right).

PGA Tour says drought-hit Kapalua unable to host 2026 season opener

Higher costs, tighter rules: Johor’s water-guzzling data centres turn to Newater-like tech

Treated sewage effluent goes through three passes of cylinders containing reverse osmosis membranes before they are channelled to a storage tank.
Treated sewage effluent goes through three passes of cylinders containing reverse osmosis membranes before they are channelled to a storage tank.

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