He said Malaysia’s appeal is further strengthened by its capacity to provide professional manpower and expertise, both key strategic requirements for investors.

“Water and energy are very strategic aspects, and I wish to emphasise that we will not be able to maintain Malaysia’s credibility as a peaceful and competent nation if we cannot resolve matters related to them.

“It is not only about providing (water and electricity facilities to investors), but also about how we manage the (prices) of water and energy at reasonable levels without burdening the people,” Bernama reported him as saying when officiating the Langat 2 water treatment plant today.

Present was deputy prime minister and energy transition and water transformation minister Fadillah Yusof.

Anwar said Malaysia continued to face wastage issues, particularly involving non-revenue water, due to weaknesses in the old piping system and usage practices.

He said Fadillah had raised the matter numerous times during Cabinet meetings, and it is now one of the priorities under the 13th Malaysia Plan.

Anwar said ensuring comfort and meeting the people’s needs remained the government’s main priority.