Status of water resources activities and development in Malaysia

Abstract

Water Resources Activities in Malaysia cover a wide range and are assigned to a number of Government Departments and Agencies. They cover water resources assessment, resources planning and development, water resources management, and water resources research. Under the Second Malaysia Plan (1971-1975), the Government has made substantial financial provision for the expansion of hydrological activities and for the strengthening of hydrological services in the country. This Paper reviews the present status of water resources development and management in the fields of irrigation, industrial, domestic and municipal water supply, hydro-power and flood mitigation, outlines the major water problems in Malaysia arising from flood, soil erosion, pollution and drought and describes briefly the details of the programmes in hand for the upgrading of hydrological services in the country.