PENANG CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY AT AIR ITAM DAM

21 May 2023 – Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) successfully organised the annual World Water Day celebration at Air Itam Dam on 21st May 2023.

World Water Day aims to encourage the responsible consumption of water resources and ensure universal access to safe drinking water. The event also aims to raise public awareness about the importance of sustainable management, conservation, and protection of freshwater. Besides, the event focuses on addressing water-related issues and promoting sustainable water management practices to the public.

The event commenced with a balloon-cutting ceremony which involved the Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, WWP Chairman Prof Dr Chan Ngai Weng, PBAPP Chief Executive Officer Ir Pathmanathan Krishnan Kutty Raman Nair, and PBAPP former General Manager Dato’ Ir Liew Chook San.
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