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Selangor's Seawater Desalination Plant Study on Track for Year-End Completion

Selangor is pursuing a seawater desalination plant as part of efforts to secure long-term water supplies. A six-month feasibility study is underway and should conclude by December, examining technical, economic and environmental factors.

By Aisyah Razak · 12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Beyond Autism: Malaysia's Wider Disability Crisis Demands Urgent Action

Malaysia has only 230,775 registered children with disabilities, yet UNICEF data suggests over 1 million children live with disabilities. The gap reveals systemic failures affecting all children, not just those with autism.

By Aisyah Razak · 1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Sabah Targets 45% Non-Revenue Water Rate by 2030 as Losses Hit 59.6%

Sabah plans to halve its water losses from 59.6 per cent to 45 per cent by 2030, with multi-district initiatives including pipeline upgrades and active leak detection funded through the 13th Malaysia Plan.

By Aisyah Razak · 23 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Sabah Youth Entrepreneur Scheme Channels RM21 Million To 6,951 Young Business Builders

Sabah's youth entrepreneur initiative has distributed RM21 million to nearly 7,000 young business owners since launching in 2022, spanning sectors from agriculture to creative industries.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Work Package 11 on Track Despite Month-Long Delay

The contractor for Sabah's Pan Borneo Highway Work Package 11 has submitted a recovery plan to address a 32-day delay. The RM167.48 million project aims for completion by September 2026, with improved coordination among utilities and land acquisition efforts.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Selangor's Seawater Desalination Plant Study on Track for Year-End Completion

Beyond Autism: Malaysia's Wider Disability Crisis Demands Urgent Action

Sabah Targets 45% Non-Revenue Water Rate by 2030 as Losses Hit 59.6%

Sabah Youth Entrepreneur Scheme Channels RM21 Million To 6,951 Young Business Builders

Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Work Package 11 on Track Despite Month-Long Delay

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