To meet the growing demand for water and promote regional economic development, the Johor state government and the federal government in Malaysia have jointly launched a major water conservancy project, with plans to investA total of RM1.6 billion (approximately SGD 480 million) will be used to construct three riverbank reservoirs along the banks of Johor River, Dapungjin River, and Surabaya River, along with supporting water filtration stations with a total investment of RM3.5 billion. The project aims to enhance the supply capacity of water resources within the state, support the industrial development of the Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone, and lay the foundation for achieving the goal of self-sufficiency in clean water by 2030, gradually ending dependence on Singapore's water supply.

Johor State Minister Weng Hafiz pointed out that the three reservoirs are located in key watersheds of the three major rivers in the state, and their completion will significantly enhance their water storage and regulation capabilities. The supporting water filtration station can process water daily890 million liters of clean water increased the state's water treatment capacity from 2.171 billion liters to 3.061 billion liters, an increase of 41%.

according toIn the 1962 Malaysia Singapore Water Supply Agreement, Singapore extracted up to 250 million gallons of raw water from the Johor River daily at a price of 3 Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) per thousand gallons, and sold it back to Johor at a price of 50 MYR per thousand gallons after treatment. However, with the growth of Johor's population and the expansion of the economic zone, the daily consumption of clean water in the area has skyrocketed to 16 million gallons, far exceeding the 5 million gallon resale limit stipulated in the agreement, resulting in the state government having to pay an additional RM180000 annually for water purchases. This long-term economic burden and water supply uncertainty have become the core driving force for Johor to accelerate its water infrastructure construction.

In addition to ensuring water supply, the reservoir project will be promoted in coordination with flood control engineering. The state government plans to upgrade the drainage system, build flood control dams, and manage watershed water levels in real-time through intelligent monitoring technology, with the goal of reducing flood risks in key areasMore than 30%.

At the economic level, stable water resources are expected to attract more manufacturing, semiconductor, and data center enterprises to settle in the Rouxin Special Economic Zone, and are expected to create more than... in the next five years20000 job opportunities. In addition, the state government is working with federal departments to develop the "Johor Water Resources Management 2035 White Paper", which plans for medium - and long-term water recycling and rainwater harvesting, further consolidating the sustainable development path.