Mr. Mohamad Hairi bin Basri
President
2025-2027 Session

President’s  Message

Dear Members of MWA, supporters and stakeholders,

The past year has been defined by strong momentum, driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and financial resilience. As the water sector continues to navigate climate change and evolving ESG expectations, MWA remains committed to bridging policy, technology, and industry practice with purpose and agility.

Our association continues to grow, with 40 new memberships approved this year, reflecting continued trust in our mission. The timely settlement of revised membership fees for 2026 further strengthens member confidence and our collective voice within the sector. In parallel, our Young Water Professionals (YWP) Chapter has continued to grow as a vibrant platform, working with international partners to address emerging challenges and develop future water leaders

We remain deeply appreciative of the strong support from government leadership, particularly the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), whose continued engagement reflects a clear commitment to a resilient water sector. We also extend our appreciation to past and present ministry leadership and warmly welcome the new Deputy Minister in his role.

This year featured a wide range of technical and knowledge-sharing initiatives, including forums on zero discharge policy and emerging contaminants such as PFAS. These were complemented by technical visits to key infrastructure sites and webinars on digital transformation topics such as Digital Twins and ESG. Our flagship events and conferences further reinforced MWA’s role as a leading industry platform, while our annual dinner and awards recognised excellence across the sector.

MWA’s international presence has also continued to expand through participation in major regional water events, strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global water community and supporting knowledge exchange and collaboration.

On the financial front, the Association remains in a healthy and stable position, supported by prudent management, strong programme participation, and member commitment.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication of our members, partners, Council, and Secretariat.

Looking ahead, MWA remains focused on advancing sector excellence, strengthening policy dialogue, and deepening collaboration to build a resilient, innovative, and sustainable water sector for the future.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.