Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
SDG 6 Indicator
6.5 – Water in the community
6.5.5 – Cooperation on water security
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) actively collaborates with local, regional, national and global governments to address water security challenges. Through partnerships with various stakeholders, UKM contributes to the advancement of knowledge in water management practices, evidenced by its collaborative publications with other universities focusing on critical topics such as water security, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable water management strategies. This commitment not only underscores UKM’ role as a leader in water-related research but also reflects its dedication to fostering sustainable solutions for water resource challenges on multiple levels.
Summary of the cooperation on water security program
| No | Level | Cooperation on water security programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global | Research Collaboration of the Efficiency of Panasonic`s Water Filtration Technology at the Household Level of Malaysia |
| 2 | Water Seminar: Integrated Water Research Synergy Consortium (IWaReS) | |
| 3 | On-Going Research Project | |
| 4 | National | Mobile Constructed Wetland |
| 5 | Regional | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) Segment 5 (Island A) for the State Secretary of Penang (Expertise in hydrology) |
| 6 | Local | Membrane Workshop 2024: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment |
1. Global Research Collaboration : Efficiency of Panasonic`s Water Filtration Technology at the Household Level of Malaysia
Level of Collaboration: Global
Researchers: Dr. Minhaz Farid Ahmed
Collaboration partner: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Panasonic Malaysia, in collaboration with Panasonic Corporation, Japan and led by Dr. Minhaz Farid Ahmed, Research Fellow at the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), conducted a groundbreaking study comparing the effectiveness of boiling versus filtering water for impurity removal. The research revealed that while boiling successfully eliminated chloroform, Panasonic’s advanced filtration systems demonstrated superior performance in reducing iron, manganese, and free residual chlorine. The key indicators of water quality. These findings highlight the efficiency and innovation of Panasonic’s water filter technology in providing cleaner, safer, and higher-quality drinking water, reinforcing the importance of sustainable water purification solutions.
2. Water Seminar: Integrated Water Research Synergy Consortium (IWaReS)
Level of Collaboration : Global
Integrated Water Research Synergy Consortium (IWaReS), a Consortium of Research Excellence (KKP) in the water niche under the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) led by the Institute of Environment and Development (LESTARI), UKM and comprised of the Water Research Unit (WRU), University of Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Marine Research Station (MARES), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perlis Branch, has successfully organized a Water Seminar with the Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) on 28 June to 1 July 2024. This seminar was attended by stakeholders such as Malaysian Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), National Water Services Commission (SPAN), Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), Peninsular and Sabah and FLAG, and discussed in depth issues of water quality, quantity and disasters.
Source: www.ukm.my/lestari/news/seminar-air-iwares
3. On-Going Research Project
i) Title: Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation Assessment By The Water Drinking Test After A Randomization To Phacoemulsification And Istent Implantation Patients Compared To Phacoemulsification In Open Angle Glaucoma.
Grant Name: Glaukos
Level: Global
Duration: 2022-2025 (Active)
ii) Title: Design of a Solar-Powered Seawater Splitting Electrocatalyst for Green Hydrogen
Grant Name: Islamic University of Madinah
Level: Global
Duration: 2022-2025 (Active)
iii) Title: Efficiency of Panasonic`s Water Filtration Technology at the Household Level of Malaysia
Grant Name: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Level: Global
Duration: 2023-2024 (Active)
v) Title: Elevating The Safety Of Rainwater Harvesting Systems For Non-Potable Uses Through Interdisciplinary Training
Grant Name: The Royal Academy of Engineering
Level: Global
Duration: 2022-2024 (Active)
4. Mobile Constructed Wetland
Level of Collaboration : National
The Mobile Constructed Wetland (MCW), also known as the Modular Constructed Wetland, is an innovative project developed by the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), under the leadership of Prof. Ts. Dr. Lee Khai Ern. This collaborative initiative brings together key partners from the local and regional which is Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the Department of Sewerage Services (JPP), and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).
The project aims to reclaim and reuse treated effluent from IWK’s sewage treatment plants as part of a demonstration project for wastewater reclamation and safe reuse, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.3 to improve water quality, enhance wastewater treatment, and promote sustainable water reuse.
Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IngB4uBD0HE
5. Services Title : Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) Segment 5 (Island A) for the State Secretary of Penang (Expertise in hydrology)
Level of Collaboration : Regional
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Wan Hanna Melini Wan Mohtar from Institute of Climate Change UKM was appointed as an Individual Assessor (AI) by the State Secretary of Penang to evaluate the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) Segment 5 (Island A) project expert on hydrology and water security . The appointment, effective from 16 February 2024 to 4 April 2024, was made in recognition of her expertise in hydrology. The project involved a comprehensive review of the EIA Terms of Reference (TOR), assessment of the EIA report and related documents, and submission of written feedback to the Department of Environment (DOE) within the given timeframe.
Conducted in collaboration with regional and government bodies, including the State Secretary of Penang and the Department of Environment (DOE), the evaluation ensured that the project adhered to environmental compliance standards, with particular emphasis on hydrological impacts. This initiative supports sustainable infrastructure development aligned with environmental protection principles.
6. Membrane Workshop 2024: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment
Level of Collaboration : Local
The “Membrane Workshop 2024: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment,” organized by the Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), was held from 5th to 6th March 2024 as a local initiative, located at Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment UKM that brings together university researchers and industry professionals in a collaborative effort to advance membrane technologies for sustainable water solutions. The workshop was in cooperation with University and industrial organization FGV Holdings Berhad and Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS). The workshop aims to provide participants with fundamental knowledge on membrane synthesis and fabrication and expose participants to the potential applications of membrane technology in water and wastewater treatment. This workshop covers the fundamental theories and principles of membrane technology, membrane applications, and practices related to fouling and scaling in membrane systems. The potential applications of membrane technology across various industries including environmental applications (groundwater, surface water, and wastewater), desalination, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors, as well as non-water applications, the food industry, and metal and acid recovery-will be discussed in detail.
Source: www.facebook.com/share/p/15QqgsFrzD
