Penang water supply: we’ll study Perak’s decision in detail, says PM

IPOH – Any decision by the Perak government regarding water supply to Penang will be studied in detail, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said any decision by Perak, including wanting to prioritise the state’s needs first before supplying water to Penang, is a policy that needs to be respected.

“For Perak to prioritise the needs of the state first…there is nothing wrong with that policy.

“We will see if there really is a large surplus, (consider) the projection, and needs for (the next) five years, 10 years...all of that will be studied scientifically. Only then we will make a decision,” he told reporters after officiating the national-level World Water Day 2023 celebration at the Indera Mulia Stadium here.

Themed Accelerating Change, the event was also attended by Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Anwar said this when asked about Perak not being ready to negotiate with Penang regarding supplying water to its neighbouring state. – Bernama, March 11, 2023