Johor to build S$1.5 billion reservoirs & water treatment plants to reduce dependency on S'pore

[kobayashiGT]

Source: https://mothership.sg/2025/03/johor-1-5-billion-reservoirs-water-treatment-plants/

Malaysia will be injecting more than RM5 billion (S$1.5 billion) to construct three reservoirs and three water treatment plants in Johor Bahru, as the state aims to cut its reliance on treated water imports from Singapore by 2030.

The three reservoirs will be built along Sungai Johor, Sungai Pontian Besar, and Sungai Sedili Besar, with a projected combined cost of more than RM1.6 billion (S$482 million), New Straits Times reported.

The three water treatment plants, which will expand Johor's treated water supply by 41 per cent to 3,061 MLD per day, will cost about RM3.5 billion (S$1 billion).

The three reservoirs will be funded by the federal Malaysian government, while the three water treatment plants will be funded by the Johor state government through water operator Ranhill SAJ.

Zero Dependency Project

 

The two projects are an important part of Malaysia's Zero Dependency Project, which aims to reduce the country's reliance on treated water from Singapore after 2030, said Johor's Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.

The new reservoirs will meet the increasing demand from the population and industries, with the immediate focus on supporting the growth of industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Johor currently imports about 16 million gallons of treated water daily from Singapore, substantially more than the 5 million gallons daily required under the 1962 Johor River Water Agreement.

Malaysia’s Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Dec 2, 2024 that treating the same amount of water locally would cost about RM1.80 (S$0.54) per cubic metre, while Singapore's treated water costs about RM0.11 (S$0.03) per cubic metre.

Achieve self-sufficiency

While there are benefits in continuing to purchase treated water from Singapore, Johor is determined to achieve self-sufficiency, especially as industrial demand grows.

Johor has already given approval for 17 new data centres, which will need about 59.06 million litres of treated water daily.

According to The Straits Times, this would account for 2.7 per cent of Johor's total treated water capacity.

Johor Investment and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said that by 2030, the state could host up to 30 data centres, highlighting the need for a sustainable water strategy.

Townships such as Iskandar Puteri, Kulai, and Tanjung Langsat Industrial Hub are undergoing massive development, each requiring a major water supply.

Johor plans to increase the state's water reserve margin by 10 to 15 per cent to support growth and address potential emergencies.

[kobayashiGT]

will they still sell water to us? 😄

[Jman888]

 

On 3/11/2025 at 9:36 AM, kobayashiGT said:

will they still sell water to us? 😄

hope Dr M dun come out make noise again 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2025 at 9:43 AM, Jman888 said:

 

hope Dr M dun come out make noise again 

Hahhaha. By then he 100 plus years old liao leh. 🤣 

[Sosaria]

Cost 3.5 billion but how much is the "commission"???

 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:12 AM, Sosaria said:

Cost 3.5 billion but how much is the "commission"???

 

aye...... sensitive wor. hahhha. Someone must get the rewards to make the plans work one mah. why you like that!!! hahahahha 

[Soya]

On 3/11/2025 at 9:43 AM, Jman888 said:

 

hope Dr M dun come out make noise again 

If by 2030 laoma still not up lorry I say gib him be PM 

Got superpower sia 

 

[Inlinefour]

On 3/11/2025 at 9:36 AM, kobayashiGT said:

will they still sell water to us? 😄

guess it’s time to turn off the tap 🫣🫣🫣

 

hinting LPP ownself drink ownself pee water 🤫🤫🤫

[Dafansu]

was hoping they announce they will clear Pasir Gudang to built a 3rd link at Pulau Punggol Barat 😁

[serenade]

When has MY ever met their target timeline?   Come 2030,  they will still be buying plenty of water from SG. Plenty of delays due to unforeseen circumstances. Not least of which is the evaluation and allocation to "preferred" contractors. 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:45 AM, Soya said:

If by 2030 laoma still not up lorry I say gib him be PM 

Got superpower sia 

 

Must ask him.🤣

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:45 AM, Inlinefour said:

guess it’s time to turn off the tap 🫣🫣🫣

 

hinting LPP ownself drink ownself pee water 🤫🤫🤫

We will have long island soon. no scare. 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/long-island-to-be-reclaimed-off-east-coast-could-add-800ha-of-land-and-singapore-s-18th-reservoir

[Ahwhye]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:12 AM, Sosaria said:

Cost 3.5 billion but how much is the "commission"???

 

The right words should be how much is to be used in making kopi...

[Tianmo]

 It looks like 1 project cut into 2, if one side CMI, the other side also hong Kan. 

So if change gov, plan also change?

Like that Johor King mati mati must support current gov?

Next question, money where? SG summon?  Stop every SG car for kopi liu? Or ask LW for a buddy buddy loan?

 

 

Edited 15 hours ago by Tianmo

[Inlinefour]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:55 AM, kobayashiGT said:

We will have long island soon. no scare. 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/long-island-to-be-reclaimed-off-east-coast-could-add-800ha-of-land-and-singapore-s-18th-reservoir

got tea inside Bo 🤭🤭🤭 

 

seems like both side wanna ownself drink ownself 🤩🤩🤩

 

 

[Mkl22]

Now they admit that they buy the treated water from us cheaper than they would have to do it themselves. By a factor of 16…. Last time still KPKB saying we underpay for raw water. I think we lose more money selling treated water to them. 
still glad we got out of that shithole. Else our fate would be like East Malaysia. Being robbed year after year! 

Edited 15 hours ago by Mkl22

[Atonchia]

On 3/11/2025 at 11:28 AM, Mkl22 said:

Now they admit that they buy the treated water from us cheaper than they would have to do it themselves. By a factor of 16…. Last time still KPKB saying we underpay for raw water. I think we lose more money selling treated water to them. 
still glad we got out of that shithole. Else our fate would be like East Malaysia. Being robbed year after year! 

I think they buy it cheaper was because that was the agreed price of selling to and buying from SG?

Probably price will be adjusted in 2030, so they prepare to be self reliant earlier.

Good for SG too, imagine we are funding for the low price. 

Edited 13 hours ago by Atonchia

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2025 at 1:16 PM, Atonchia said:

I think they buy it cheaper was because that was the agreed price of selling to and buying from SG?

Probably price will be adjusted in 2030, so they prepare to be self reliant earlier.

Good for SG too, imagine we are funding for the low price. 

2030 will be soon wor. hahahah