Kuala Lumpur, June 27 -- Malaysia is drafting a national water reclamation policy to expand the use of recycled water for industrial activities, including data centres, while preserving treated water supplies for household consumption.
Addressing the fifth World Digital Economy and Technology Summit (WDET) 2026 on June 25, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the policy will be supported by new implementation strategies and extensive stakeholder engagement.
Malaysia currently produces 48.5 million litres of reclaimed water daily and aims to raise output to 118 million litres per day by 2030.
He said treated potable water would continue to be prioritised for public co...