Selangor government allocates RM559 million to replace aging water pipes

The Selangor state government in Malaysia allocated RM559 million for 2027 to replace aging water pipes and stabilize the water supply for residents.

Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari announced the funding during the Belanjawan Selangor 2027 presentation, noting that more than 6,000km of old pipes need replacement. The state government and Air Selangor Sdn Bhd doubled their annual replacement target from 150km to 300km starting in 2024. As of August, authorities had already completed the replacement of 1,231.01km of old pipes.

The government also provided RM120.8 million for a program to reduce non-revenue water, which involves installing advanced pressure and leak monitoring systems. This initiative aims to lower the non-revenue water rate to 25.8% by 2027. Additionally, RM101 million will fund a raw water guarantee scheme to protect water treatment plants from pollution, while RM3.5 million supports a long-term master plan for water and flood management due in 2028.