Watershed Management in Malaysia: Conflicts and Solutions

Abstract

The industrialization and urbanization of Malaysia as it strives for developed nation status demand large quantities of water. Unfortunately the growth of human settlements as well as industries within watershed areas not only jeopardizes the quantity but the quality of the water. Major revamping of the management and the future planning of the country's water resources are needed to prevent future problems which might curtail economic growth as well as be detrimental to the health of the population.

ABSTRAK

Dalam mengejar mendapatkan status negara maju, perindustrian dan perbandaran di Malaysia memerlukan jumlah air yang banyak. Malangnya, pertumbuhan petempatan serta industri di kawasan-kawasan tadahan bukan sahaja mengancam jumlah air tetapi juga kualitinya. Peningkatan pengurusan dan perancangan sumber air negara diperlukan bagi mengelakkan masalah-masalah di masa hadapan yang mungkin membantutkan pertumbuhan ekonomi serta membahayakan kesihatan penduduk.