Perak previously turned down Penang’s plans to draw raw water from Sungai Perak, saying it had to cater to demand in the state. Stay current - Follow FMT on WhatsApp, Google news and Telegram.

He said the programme, organised by the state government in collaboration with the Perak State Youth Council and Muafakat Anak Jati Kuala Kangsar (Gemuda), is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors.

According to the ministry, Sungai Perak could supply water to consumers in upper Perak, Penang, and those in Chenderoh and be used for irrigation purposes up until 2050.

PETALING JAYA: The Penang government has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement yesterday that planning for the raw water transmission project from Sungai Perak to the Bukit Merah ...

Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak, Sungai Kinta in Kampung Baru Kuala Dipang, and Sungai Slim in Slim River are at warning levels, while Sungai Pelus in Kampung Lintang, ...