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Johor Government Denies Water and Electricity Shortage Concerns

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The Johor government has disputed claims that the state is unable to provide sufficient water and electricity supply for companies, with Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi labeling critics as fearmongers. In a statement, Onn Hafiz emphasized that the state government has put in place various initiatives to ensure adequate resources, including a special committee to assess and approve data centre projects. These measures include collaboration with Putrajaya and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd to tap into alternative water supply, as well as a long-term plan with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation to ensure water supply remains sufficient until 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has denied claims of a water and electricity shortage in Johor, labeling critics as fearmongers.
  • The Johor government has established a special committee to assess and approve data centre projects, involving three state executive councillors.
  • The state government has partnered with Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd to tap into alternative water supply, ensuring sufficient resources for investors.
  • A long-term plan with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation aims to maintain water supply until 2030.
  • The state Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee advises developers to adopt modern cooling systems and water-saving technologies.
  • Demand for treated water in Johor is predicted to rise 18-fold from 20 million litres per day (mld) to 368 mld by 2030, according to BIMB Research.

Statistics:

  • 18-fold increase in demand for treated water in Johor from 20 million litres per day (mld) to 368 mld by 2030 (BIMB Research)
  • 2030: High demand for treated water (368 mld) from data centre projects threatens to cause a treated water crisis (BIMB Research)
  • Number of state executive councillors involved in the special committee: 3
  • Organizations involved in the special committee: Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources; Infrastructure and Transport; and Housing and Local Government

Sources:

  • Berita Harian
  • Malay Mail
  • BIMB Research

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