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SDG6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
6.5  Water in the community
6.5.5  Cooperation on water security

Cooperate with local, regional, national, or global governments on water security.

  • Local
  • Regional
  • National
No.
Description
Evidence
1.
UNIMAS Vice Chancellor, YBhg Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim bin Suaidi and his entourage visited the Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (SAWAS) project sites implemented by UNIMAS using the membrane system developed by UNIMAS researchers at Lundu Water Intake Station for Kampung Matang Terap, Lundu. This project will benefit the villagers by supplying clean, treated water to their houses for their daily consumption. UNIMAS was also given the opportunity to implement three other similar projects in Kampung Sekambal Melayu, Kampung Selarat and Kampung Pugu in Lundu District.
2.
The signing of an MoU between UNIMAS and the Ministry of Utility & Telecommunications, with Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Julaihi Haji Narawi, Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Sarawak representing the ministry. The MOU strengthens the collaboration in programs for the development of Water Supply in Sarawak. This includes imparting UNIMAS technology and innovation in water treatment and supply specifically to support the implementation of Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (SAWAS) and the development of Sarawak Water Grid System.