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0 Introduction to Water Resources

1.1 WATER SHORTAGE IN MALAYSIA

WATER CONSUMPTION

WATER DEMAND IN MALAYSIA

Water Source Work:

1) Upstream 3) Groundwater
2) Rainwater harvesting 4) Reclaimed effluent from STP

1.2 The S2S Approach

1) S2S is an approach that aims to produce multiple environmental benefits along the S2S
continuum
2) Recognizes that agriculture and food systems are key drivers of environmental degradation
across landscapes
3) Uses water as an entry point for tracing ecosystem flows and developing multidisciplinary
investments » Seeks to align environmental and economic/production objectives » Utilizes
management tools and approaches
2.0 NATIONAL WATER BALANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1) Stakeholders’ priorities; participation of government, land developers, water users and local
community – Planning permission for Local Planning Approval
2) Land use change and uncertain weather patterns; requires water balance model and decision
support – to help state water manager to alert the water status in daily operation
3) Water resources availability; allocation system in place
4) Exploration of groundwater resource potential; investigation and assessment
5) Coordination of structures operated by different entities: consideration on the impact from
operation of dams; barrages; abstraction, storage
6) Gaps in knowledge of water availability; Enhance information on water availability using
measurement tools for water resources management

3.0 Sustainable Options

I. with Beris Release 5 cumecs (existing dam)

II. with 15 MCM ORS
III. with release Tawar Muda Dam 5 cumecs (new dam)
IV. with release Reman Dam 10 cumecs (new dam, second release)
V. Raising of PBA Barrage as same level as PLSM barrage

4.0 Conclusion

I. NAWABS is a brain of IWRM

II. Water Resources Centric strategies by all sector will improve WATER SECURITY
III. Harmonizing water management for Now and the future