Five initiatives on water resources.

(From New Straits Times (Malaysia))

PETALING JAYA, Sat. - The Government has put into place five initiatives important for the development of sustainable water resources, said Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu today.

These initiatives, undertaken by the Federal and State Governments and non-governmental organisations, include the establishment of the National Water Resources Council which will plan and co-ordinate water development and management in all States.

"The second initiative is the preparation of a National Water Resources Master Plan which will identify future sources of water and put forward recommendations to ensure their …