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EVENT PREVIEW

Transforming and securing our

water future

Picture is taken from Water Malaysia 2017
he Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre expected.
T(MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur will be a hive of activity with Meet water leaders and policy makers from government
the Malaysia International Water Convention (MIWC) water authorities and water operators from the region
taking place from October 1-3. Held concurrently at the attending The Malaysia-Netherlands Water Dialogue &
convention is the 7th edition of Water Loss Asia (WLA) 2019, SPAN Water CEO Meeting (by invitation only) held during
a specialized Non-Revenue Water roving event. this 3-day event.
MIWC 2019 is organised by Malaysian Water Association Themed “Advancing Innovation, Embracing
(MWA), who has been organising Water Malaysia, a Transformation and Securing the future” with core focus
biennial international exhibition and conference that on water 4.0, digital adoption, IOT, intelligent water
encompasses all across the entire water cycle, since 1991. management system; the event will offer a whole
The event is supported by The Ministry of Water, Land and range of programmes that will help the water utilities to
Natural Resources (KATS), Ministry of Energy, Science, discover cutting edge technologies and learn how digital
Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), disruptions affect the value chain, and the best practices
and the Ministry of Economic Affairs Malaysia. for transforming water utilities.
Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), Gain valuable insights and learn country experiences
Dr Xavier Jayakumar said during his speech at the soft during the 2-day Conference and 1-day Workshop
launch of the Malaysia International Water Convention featuring more than 70 distinguished water experts and
2019 (MIWC) that the country was expected to see its industry leaders representing organisations across the
water resources reduced by 20% to 25% from 2025 to 2030. water sector spectrum will be sharing their knowledge and
Despite that looming threat, Malaysia’s water industry was experiences. The line-up includes path-breaking scientist
not equipped to effectively address a water shortage. and technologists, C-level executives from the biggest
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and names in the industry, thinkers and visionaries.
Water Supply Department have been commissioned to Malaysia has made headways into water supply,
conduct a full audit on the current water systems in all wastewater treatment and river development infrastructure
States. Dr Jayakumar stated “We need to sit down and for the past ten years with the construction of Langat 2,
reorganise plans on water resources for the next 25 years”. Pantai 2 and River of Life, participants are invited to join
He wants to conduct a holistic revamp of the water industry, the technical tours and gain in-depth practical insights to
including upgrading water meters, reservoirs, tanks and these sites.
underground pipelines. The event promises an excellent return on investment
This new direction and plans for an overhaul on with a range of progressive and stimulating programmes
Malaysia’s water industry, provides an excellent platform to for everyone. Formats include Exhibition, Conference, Non-
build new partnerships with customers from Malaysia and revenue water workshop, Digital Transformation workshop,
reconnect with your existing customers from the region at Technical Tours, Water Industry Awards, Young Water
MIWC & WLA Exhibition with more than 8,000 participants Professionals programme, Gala dinner and complimentary
and trade visitors and 100 exhibiting companies are Innovation Talk sessions for the discerning trade visitors. AW

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