{
  "id": 10181159,
  "title": "Sungai Dua WTP recognised by MBR for water recovery, environmental sustainability achievements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/sungai-dua-wtp-recognised-by-mbr-for-water-recovery-environmental",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/lifestyles/127739/sungai-dua-wtp-recognised-by-mbr-for-water-recovery-environmental-sustainability-achievements"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September 2026, Penang's Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was honored by The Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for its water recovery and environmental sustainability accomplishments. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted the achievement as a testament to the state's commitment to innovation and improvement of water supply services. The recognition highlights Penang's dedication to environmentally friendly water treatment practices and the state's goal to make water supply an asset rather than a liability by 2030 through the Water Contingency Plan 2030 (WCP 2030). The plan includes the completion of eight water supply projects worth RM2.1 billion, securing three additional raw water resources, and increasing overall water treatment capacity by 602 million litres per day.",
  "summary": "THE PENANG Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) won another accolade after the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was recognised by The Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for three achievements linked to water recovery and environmental sustainability. S...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sungai Dua WTP recognized by MBR in September 2026",
    "Honored for water recovery and environmental sustainability",
    "Supports Penang's Water Contingency Plan 2030 goals"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}