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Malaysia's Water Crisis Is Coming for the Bottom Line
40 mins·12:00, 11 May 2026
Malaysia's Water Crisis Is Coming for the Bottom Line
40 mins
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12:00, 11 May 2026
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Guest: Charles Santiago, Former Chairperson, National Water Services Commission (SPAN)
Malaysia is facing a growing water crisis that extends far beyond dry taps and household rationing. For businesses, water insecurity is emerging as a serious operational, financial and economic risk. According to the World Bank, climate change could shave up to 8.3% off Malaysia’s GDP by 2050 in a worst-case scenario, highlighting how water security is evolving into a significant operational, business and economic risk.
We discuss:
Why can Malaysia experience both floods and water shortages at the same time
What households, businesses, and industries should be doing now to prepare for future water stress, from conservation measures and storage solutions to reducing dependence on treated water systems.
Why water security is becoming a critical issue for investment, operations and long-term national resilience.
How Malaysia loses around RM2 billion annually through non-revenue water
Why fixing the system could require up to US$70 billion in investment over the next 25 years
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan, Elaine Boey
Producer: Sandhya Menon
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