13 October 2026 | The National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), in collaboration with the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM), held a Discussion Meeting on the Implementation Status of the Clean Water Supply System Transformation Project Using Marine Water Desalination Methods on 13 October 2026 at Wisma Gabungan, Sri Kudat Camp.
The meeting was co-chaired by YBrs. Dr. Suriyani binti Awang, Director of the Coastal and Oceanography Research Centre (PKPO), NAHRIM, and YBhg. Colonel Mohammad Fauzi bin Abd. Rahman from the Administration and Logistics Division, ESSCOM. It was attended by officers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (2 RRD) and Joint Task Force 2 Headquarters (ATB 2).
Discussions focused on the project’s implementation status, resolving arising issues, and finalizing sites for the construction of Marine Water Desalination Plants. This initiative aims to support clean water supply systems at security posts, rural areas, and remote islands, specifically Banggi Island and Mabul Island, Sabah.
This project is one of NAHRIM’s initiatives to explore and apply marine water desalination technology as an alternative source of clean water, particularly in areas facing constraints with conventional water resources. The project’s implementation is expected to support a more sustainable and continuous water supply for security personnel serving in the field.
ESSCOM welcomed NAHRIM’s initiative and collaboration in strengthening clean water supply systems in operational areas, in line with the need to ensure the well-being and operational continuity of security personnel in remote locations.
NAHRIM remains committed to leveraging its research expertise, innovation, and water technology to support solutions for water supply issues, especially in strategic and high-need areas for the well-being of the community and the nation’s frontline personnel.
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