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Challange to M'sia :: Water Sustainability
Sustainability::::Malaysia Water Resources
water for NOW & FUTURE
Malaysians continue to waste water!!
a precious and finite resource, despite the frequent episodes of water shortages that make headlines every so often. As a nation, we just don’t feel strongly enough about managing our water resources sustainability.
For planners and decision makers in government
it helps to have suitable indicators to measure the sustainability of our water resources
Institutional issues
Malaysia lacks a central agency to manage the overall aspects of water resources management. Too many agencies have jurisdiction over different aspects of water management, leading to sectoral management of water and conflicting or competing objectives.
High rates of water wastage
Rates of water wastage in domestic, industrial and agricultural use are very high and this is unsustainable in the long term. Compared to other countries, Malaysia uses and wastes too much water.
Changing weather patterns
Globally and locally, the climate and weather are changing and this is affecting water resources. For example, the 1997/98 El Nino brought severe drought resulting in water crises in many parts of Malaysia. Water planning in Malaysia does not adequately take into account changes in weather patterns.
High rates of Non-revenue Water (NRW)
Rates of NRW in Malaysia are much too high with the national average being 40%. This equals a loss of 40 litres out of every 100 litres of treated water. If Malaysia can reduce the NRW losses to a minimum, the building of new dams could be delayed.
Privatization of the water sector
Water is considered a lucrative commodity and there are plans by the government to privatize water supply in almost every State. However, several water privatisation schemes have not produced desirable results. Water privatisation still lacks transparency and accountability.
Destruction and degradation of water catchments Many water catchments in the country have yet to be gazetted and protected. Consequently, they are exposed to development of all kinds resulting in adverse environmental effects, which ultimately make water resources unsustainable.
Legislation
Most legislation relating to water is outdated and needs to be reviewed in today’s context. Many existing laws are also not comprehensive enough and do not deal directly with water issues. The recently approved Water Services Industry Act and National Water Services Commission Act provide some progress towards strengthening water resources management. However, their scope is limited to matters concerning regulation of the water services industry involving mainly the treatment and distribution of water supply.
Water pollution
Water pollution is a serious problem in Malaysia and impacts negatively on the sustainability of water resources. It reduces total water availability considerably as the cost of treating polluted waters is too high and in some instances, polluted waters are not treatable for consumption.
major issues must be addressed to ensure sustainability of our water resources for now and in the future.
Malaysia lacks a central agency to manage the overall aspects of water resources management. Too many agencies have jurisdiction over different aspects of water management, leading to sectoral management of water and conflicting or competing objectives.
High rates of water wastage
Rates of water wastage in domestic, industrial and agricultural use are very high and this is unsustainable in the long term. Compared to other countries, Malaysia uses and wastes too much water.
Changing weather patterns
Globally and locally, the climate and weather are changing and this is affecting water resources. For example, the 1997/98 El Nino brought severe drought resulting in water crises in many parts of Malaysia. Water planning in Malaysia does not adequately take into account changes in weather patterns.
High rates of Non-revenue Water (NRW)
Rates of NRW in Malaysia are much too high with the national average being 40%. This equals a loss of 40 litres out of every 100 litres of treated water. If Malaysia can reduce the NRW losses to a minimum, the building of new dams could be delayed.
Privatization of the water sector
Water is considered a lucrative commodity and there are plans by the government to privatize water supply in almost every State. However, several water privatisation schemes have not produced desirable results. Water privatisation still lacks transparency and accountability.
Destruction and degradation of water catchments Many water catchments in the country have yet to be gazetted and protected. Consequently, they are exposed to development of all kinds resulting in adverse environmental effects, which ultimately make water resources unsustainable.
Legislation
Most legislation relating to water is outdated and needs to be reviewed in today’s context. Many existing laws are also not comprehensive enough and do not deal directly with water issues. The recently approved Water Services Industry Act and National Water Services Commission Act provide some progress towards strengthening water resources management. However, their scope is limited to matters concerning regulation of the water services industry involving mainly the treatment and distribution of water supply.
Water pollution
Water pollution is a serious problem in Malaysia and impacts negatively on the sustainability of water resources. It reduces total water availability considerably as the cost of treating polluted waters is too high and in some instances, polluted waters are not treatable for consumption.
major issues must be addressed to ensure sustainability of our water resources for now and in the future.
Inefficient agricultural water use
Agriculture uses about 68% of total water consumption in Malaysia but irrigation efficiency is 50% at best in the larger irrigation schemes and less than 40% in the smaller ones. There is also no recycling of irrigated water. All of these factors challenge the sustainability of water resources.
Planning Studio RPS 307 [Purpose & Objective]
Project conducted at my studio Are involve preparation of PHYSICAL PLAN such as structure & local plans and also Special area plan as documented in the Town and Planning Act Malaysia(1976) (Act 172)
Comprehensive and in depth understanding of related planning issues and problems from the physical, social, economic, environmental, technology such as aspects as well as identifying intra and inter sectoral linkages. Understanding and application of the requirement, guidelines and regulations related to the relevant technical department in property development sector.
Conceptual framework for the planning process including preliminary study, methodology, data gathering, data analysis, preparation of alternative plans, plan evaluation, costing and project implementation.
Adoption of the sustainable development philosophy and Local Agenda 21 in contemporary planning context.
Understanding and be able to prepare the Development Proposal for Live Project Studio projects are carried out as individual work to allow for innovation, creativity and sensitivity in dealing with the built environment and natural environmental issues; whilst group projects allow for leadership development and organizational skills, as well as teamwork initiatives. The teaching and learning in studio is conducted by seminars and workshops to develop oral, graphic and multimedia communication skills.
Comprehensive and in depth understanding of related planning issues and problems from the physical, social, economic, environmental, technology such as aspects as well as identifying intra and inter sectoral linkages. Understanding and application of the requirement, guidelines and regulations related to the relevant technical department in property development sector.
Conceptual framework for the planning process including preliminary study, methodology, data gathering, data analysis, preparation of alternative plans, plan evaluation, costing and project implementation.
Adoption of the sustainable development philosophy and Local Agenda 21 in contemporary planning context.
Understanding and be able to prepare the Development Proposal for Live Project Studio projects are carried out as individual work to allow for innovation, creativity and sensitivity in dealing with the built environment and natural environmental issues; whilst group projects allow for leadership development and organizational skills, as well as teamwork initiatives. The teaching and learning in studio is conducted by seminars and workshops to develop oral, graphic and multimedia communication skills.
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