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IWK, Johor collaborate to meet data centre demands

Tawau Hospital set to begin heart treatment services TAWAU: The Tawau Hospital is set to become a referral hospital on the east coast of Sabah for cardiology treatment soon, with the operation of the invasive cardiac laboratory (ICL). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the entire ecosystem, including the infrastructure for the ICL operations, had been identified and would be supplied immediately. “The tender will be issued in a month or two. The ICL will provide services which are referred to as cardiac treatment setups, angiograms, angioplasties and more,” he told reporters after visiting the hospital on Thursday. He said currently, heart attack and critical heart ailment patients on the east coast of Sabah have to be referred to treatment centres in Kota Kinabalu, resulting in delayed treatment and increased risk of complications. “The Health Ministry is confident that with the operation of the ICL, we can reduce the time required for door to ECG to less than 10 minutes. “In addition, the door-to-balloon procedure time or angioplasty, if possible, we want to reduce it to less than 90 minutes. This ICL is a good and fast cardiology service that is eagerly awaited by the Sabah population, particularly those on the east coast.” Dzulkefly also expressed appreciation for the efforts of Persatuan Jalinan Kasih Harapan Rakyat Sabah, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), for its initiative in helping to send medicines from the Merotai Besar Health Clinic in Kalabakan to patients’ homes. “We have launched a good programme with this NGO, which provides support to the Health Ministry, whereby the volunteer NGO would send medicines directly to a patient’s house. “They become facilitators to the ministry to provide the best services to the people. Previously, we collaborated with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to use drones to send the medicines. But in Merotai Besar, we have volunteers who use motorcycles to deliver them.” – Bernama Kelantan records lowest organ donation pledge rate KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said only 0.45% of residents have pledged to become organ donors, the lowest rate among all states and federal territories in Malaysia. He said the figure reflects low awareness of organ donation in the state, particularly among rural communities and younger demographics. “Since the organ donation pledge programme began in 1997, Kelantan has recorded only eight donors.” He told reporters this after launching the state-level Organ Donation Awareness Week 2025 at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital on Thursday. He stressed the need to improve both pledge registration and donation rates. “Organ demand remains high, especially for kidneys and corneas, as well as hearts and livers. One donor can save up to four lives.” . Zaini added that overcoming cultural and religious misconceptions requires a coordinated effort involving medical professionals, authorities and religious scholars. “Although many support the idea in principle, barriers such as limited understanding, myth, family hesitation and concerns over funeral delays or respecting the deceased remain widespread.” According to the National Transplant Resource Centre, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur currently has the highest pledge rate at 2.32%. – Bernama

o Partnership marks step forward in sustainable water management: CEO

Johor had surged, with more than 50 data centres showing interest in the past two years. “Treated effluent, both in quality and quantity, has proven to be safe and effective for data centre operations.” Abdul Rashid also said multiple enquiries had been received from Nusajaya Tech Park, Sedenak Tech Park, Nusa Cemerlang Industrial Park, Pasir Gudang and Kempas. IWK produces over 7,371 MLD of treated effluent nationwide, with Johor generating 1,067 MLD. The company said Johor’s digital expansion and industrial growth made it a prime location for scaling reclaimed water infrastructure. Formed in 2021, the IWK-JSW partnership converts treated effluent from sewage treatment plants into sustainable water sources for industrial use. Both parties said the effort showcased how cross-agency cooperation could unlock new value from existing infrastructure, improve water security and support sustainable industrialisation.

water source to Dayone Data Centre Malaysia II Sdn Bhd. “Our collaboration with JSW marks a step forward in sustainable water management. By supplying reclaimed water sourced from treated effluent, IWK is providing a reliable, non-potable solution that meets the high water demands of industries such as data centres,” said IWK CEO Narendran Maniam. According to an IWK statement on Aug 11, the partnership would supply approximately four megalitres per day (MLD) from the IWK JB-Pelangi Sewage Treatment Plant to the BDC water reclamation plant in Ulu Tiram for processing into high-grade water for data centre cooling operations. JSW would oversee delivery and liaise with local authorities for the necessary approvals. “By supplying reclaimed water, we are providing an alternative that reduces reliance on clean water sources. This initiative supports Malaysia’s sustainability goals.” JSW CEO Abdul Rashid Haji Ismail said demand for sustainable water solutions in

Ű BY FAIZ RUZMAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

JOHOR BAHRU: Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd and Johor Special Water (JSW) Sdn Bhd have signed three agreements to supply 12 million litres of treated water per day to meet the rising demand from Johor’s expanding data centre industry. Under the collaboration, treated effluent from three sewage plants would be channelled to two data centres through water reclamation plants at Bridge Data Centres Malaysia IV Sdn Bhd (BDC) and Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. JSW would also supply an alternative

The IWK-JSW partnership involves conversion of effluent into sustainable water sources for industrial use. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUN

KTMB initiative eases travel for students, PWD ALOR GAJAH: The Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) MyRailLife Pass initiative not only makes it easier for school students and persons with disabilities (PWD) to travel, but also gives them access to tourist spots without spending a single sen. He said use of the MyRailLife Pass saw an increase in 2024, with 628,091 passengers recorded using it compared with 387,601 in 2023. As of July this year, 302,892 passengers have used the pass, comprising 96,238 KTM Komuter Klang Valley users and 206,654 KTM Komuter Northern users.

providing transport from KTM KL Sentral to KTM Pulau Sebang to make it easier for students to visit the theme park, while also promoting learning beyond the classroom. A Famosa Resort senior sales manager Ng May Chern said the partnership was born out of efforts to make it easier for tourists, especially students, to access A Famosa using comfortable, affordable and eco-friendly public transport. Teacher Abdul Halim Mohamed Ghani, 27, said the incentive should be continued, as it lightens student financial burden. Student S. Logender, 16, said the pass has helped him cut down on travel costs, especially for long distance trips. “This is my first time using the KTM Komuter with the MyRailLife Pass. Before this, I had to pay up to RM8 to return to my hometown in Tampin (Negeri Sembilan)”. – Bernama

KTMB KTM Komuter Services senior operations manager (Passenger Experience and Ticketing System) Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar said the pass allows holders to enjoy unlimited free rides on all KTM Komuter Klang Valley and KTM Komuter Northern routes, as well as the Eastern Shuttle (Gemas–Tumpat) routes. “They can use the pass to get to school and other destinations without having to pay a fare. “It promotes the use of public transport and adds value to their experience,” he told reporters after a MyRailLife familiarisation event at A Famosa Safari Wonderland in Alor Gajah, Malacca recently.

“The number is expected to continue rising, in line with the ‘Komuter to School’ campaign, which includes school outreach programmes, mobile registration, the use of the official mascot Komi as an interactive attraction and collaboration with tourism industry partners.” He added that such collaborations encourage the use of public transport and support the growth of the domestic tourism sector through strategic partnerships between rail service providers and the tourism industry. On the collaboration with A Famosa Safari Wonderland, Mohd Azhar said it involves