Julaihi leads S’wak delegation to IWA world water congress & exhibition in Canada

KUCHING (Aug 12): Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi is leading a Sarawak delegation to the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition (WWCE) 2024, which commenced at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada on Sunday.

A press release from the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication said the objectives of the Sarawak’s delegation at IWA WWCE 2024 include gaining insights on the latest trends in best practices, innovative technologies in water sector and management approaches.

It is also for them to engage with industry leaders to foster new collaboration to shape Sarawak’s water future.

“As announced on September 16 last year during the Malaysia Day celebration, the Sarawak capital city of Kuching has been selected as the host city for the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in 2028.

“Therefore, one of the other objectives is to promote this event in Sarawak to all international delegates,” the ministry said.

It explained the IWA WWCE is a global biennial event which attracts thousands of leading professionals, thought leaders, stakeholders within the conventional water sector and others with an interest in the sector.

This congress is a platform to create new insights on how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices shape water management, and also provides new networking and business opportunities, and ensures maximum exposures between participants, exhibitors and sponsors, it added.

The Sarawak delegation includes deputy ministers Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil and Datuk Michael Tiang.