Malaysia
currently undergoes significant transformation of reservation of water sources
by river cleaning, beautification before year 2020. It is put Listed under
Greater KL project to increase high economic value.
Greater
KL project include transformation of sewerage treatment line and facility, to
enhance operation and services.
NOT many would believe
that there is an impending water shortage in Malaysia, especially if they are
Kuala Lumpur folks who are often caught in traffic jams caused by downpours.
But if climate change alters the favorable rainfall pattern, we will have to come
to terms with water rationing or other drastic water conservation measures. -
according to THESTAR
Rivers have long been
recognized as one of humanity’s most important natural resources. They are one
of the most important of all the natural resources necessary to ensure human
health and civilization. A close association between cities and water is inherent
over the history of civilization and in fact, many urban cities in Malaysia are
located close to river areas. The last two decades have shown Malaysia has
shifted development strategy from an agricultural base to industrialization,
and manufacturing industries have now become the main component of the economy
for the country. This transformation since the 18th century has clearly shown
that rapid urbanization, industrial and intensive agricultural activities, as
well as wide-spread land development, have contributed to extensive changing of
river functions for the economy, national development and the environment. In
particular, river roles have become less significant for human life and river
functions limited to transportation purposes only.
