KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (MENA) - Malaysia has launched a campaign designed to protect the nation's water resources and align policy with public practice, as reported by TV BRICS.

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Fadillah Yusof, described the campaign as the opening move in a wider national drive.

Yusof emphasized that every citizen must become "an agent of change", sharing responsibility for the country's long-term water security.

Despite Malaysia's abundant annual rainfall, the minister warned that river pollution, uncontrolled development, and surging demand driven by population growth and urbanization are placing the supply under increasing strain.

He added that climate change is compounding these pressures, causing unseasonal floods and disrupting key water sources.

To address these threats, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will propose amendments to the Water Services Industry Act 2006, expand monitoring networks in vulnerable regions, and roll out nationwide awareness campaigns. "Without a safe, reliable water supply," Yusof cautioned, "our economic and social development plans will be jeopardised."

Built upon four pillars–sustainability, preservation, advocacy, nurture – the campaign brings together school programs, community workshops, and stakeholder partnerships to foster a culture of conservation.

Malaysia seeks to bridge the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that every drop is valued–and that its waterways remain clean and secure for generations to come. (MENA)

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