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Programme updated as of 20 April 2024.

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DAY 01

23 APR | TUESDAY

Plenary Session & Opening Ceremony

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Guest/ Media Arrival

Plenary Address

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Impact of Climate Change on Water Security and Sustainability in Southeast Asia

Mr.Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy

Executive Director, International Water Association

Opening Ceremony

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM

Welcome Speech by

Dato' Teo Yen Hua​

Advisor of ASIAWATER 2024 and Former CEO of SPAN

Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohamad Asari Daud

President, the Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Official Speech and Official Opening of ASIAWATER 2024 by

Invited

YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof

Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Official visit to ASIAWATER 2024 Exhibition

Session I: Launching of Southeast Asian Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN)​

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Connecting Water Organisations: Official Launch and Rebranding of the Southeast Asian Water Utilities Network

Session II: Regional Water Talks

Moderator

Dato' Teo Yen Hua

Advisor of ASIAWATER 2024 and Former CEO of SPAN

3:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Navigating the Waters: Unravelling Southeast Asia's Unique Water Challenges and Tailored Governance Strategies

Invitied Panelist

Cambodia Water Association (CWA)

Laos Water Works Association (LWWA)

Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

Persatuan Perusahaan Air Minum Seluruh Indonesia (PERPAMSI)

Philippines Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)

Singapore Water Association (SWA)

Vietnam Water Supply & Sewerage Association (VWSA)

DAY 02

24 APR | WEDNESDAY

Session I: Plenary Session

Moderator

Dr. Ir. Ts. Asari B. Mohamed

President of Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Advancing Good Water Governance: Balancing Climate Resilience, Equity and Socio-Economic Sustainability

Ybhg. Dato' Haji Mad Zaidi bin Mohd Karli

Secretary General, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenting Global Perspectives on Collaborative Water Governance

Mr. Niloy Banerjee

UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

Session II​

Moderator

Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir bin Mohd Din

Advisor of ASIAWATER 2024 and Immediate Past President of Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Sustainable Water Development: Tracking Progress in Malaysia's Water Transformation 2040

Ir. Dr Salmah Zakaria FASc

Chairperson WST 2040, Academy of Sciences Malaysia

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Strategic Water Infrastructure Planning: Paving the Way for Kalimantan's

Mr. Nor Wahid Hasyim

Managing Director of Samarinda Water Survey, East Kalimantan Province

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Addressing Sludge Management in Water Treatment Plants: A Pathway to Sustainable Development Goals

Ts. Jude Abel Logijin

General Manager, Jetama Water Sdn. Bhd.

*Applying for CPD & CCD.

Trenchless Technology Seminar by MATT

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Session I:
Overview of Trenchless Technologies and Their Applications - Latest Innovations and Advancements in Trenchless Techniques
Trenchless Innovation in Network Management

Ir. Mohd Zuki Bin Muda

Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd.

Largest Full Rock Multicurvature Sewer Pipeline in Malaysia

Dato Ir. Danny Cheng

Managing Director , ICOP Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Session II:
Importance of Trenchless Technologies in Water Infrastructure Development
To Replace or to Rehabilitate Water Pipelines? Why Trust Trenchless Technology for Pipe Repairs

Dato’ Ir. HJ.Shukri Bin Muslim

AWSA

Langat 2 Water System Pipeline

Dato Ir. Danny Cheng ​

Managing Director , ICOP Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

MOU Signing (MATT and IWK and JBP)
Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Session III:
Specific Rehabilitation Trenchless Techniques
Successful Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation using UV-CIPP lining (reference to two Malaysia case studies)

Börje Persson

Managing Director – JBP Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

Frank Reily

Training Director – JBP Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

Success Stories in Malaysia Through CIPP

TS Angie Ng Mook Deng

Director, IGreen Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session IV:
Environmental Benefits of Trenchless Technologies - Integration of Trenchless Solutions in Sustainable Water Management Plans
Successful Case Studies Demonstrating the Application Of Trenchless Technologies in The Water Infrastructure Projects

Jacky Lim

Project Manager, Mersing Construction

Evaluation of Jacking Forces in Weathered Phyllite
Trenchless Technologies Help Reduce Cost and Reduce NRW for Utility Companies

Dr.Ir. Choo Chung Siung

University of Swinburne (Sarawak)

Advanced Geopolymer Pipe Structure Lining System

Samuel Chia

Asia Pacific Regional Manager , GeoTree Solution - LLC

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Session V:
Strategies For Promoting Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Among Stakeholders
How Digital Solutions like Smart Water Management and Leak Detection

Umesh Potukutchi

AWSA

The Role of Training in The Trenchless Sector and Its Link to Raising Standards

Börje Persson

Managing Director – JBP Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

Frank Reily

Training Director – JBP Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

SPAN Forum: The Role of SPAN Regulatory Body in Supervising Suppliers of Industrial Water Service Products

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Registration of Participants

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 2:35 PM

Dua Recitation

Ts. Shahril Azimi bin Ghazali

Executive, BPAI, SPAN

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

Opening Speech & Launching of Forum

Y.Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Ahmad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman

Chief Executive Officer, SPAN

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Presentation
The Role of SPAN Regulatory Body in Supervising Suppliers of Industrial Water Service Products

Puan Suriani binti Mohd Sukor

Senior Executive, BPAI, SPAN

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

Q&A Session

Moderator

Puan Muzalifah binti Mohamad

Deputy Director, BPAI, SPAN

Panelist

En. Kirupakaran a/l Visuvalingam

Senior Director, Enforcement Division, SPAN

Puan Arni Shahrina binti Shaharum

Director, BPAI, SPAN

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Ts. Mohamad Nasir bin Mahmood

Senior Director, BPAI, SPAN

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Photo Session & Refreshments

Session III

Moderator

Mr. Mohamad Hairi Bin Basri

Deputy President of Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sustainable Water Development: Tracking Progress in Malaysia’s Water Transformation 2040 Energy Transition for Water Services – Leveraging Renewal Energy Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahir Liew

Vice-Provost of Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham Malaysia

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Ripples of Impact: Addressing Contaminated Water for Health, Innovation, and Sustainable Water Security

Julia Zhu

Asia - Pacific Operations Manager, Water Quality Associations

Session IV: Regional Water Talks

Moderator

Dato' Teo Yen Hua

Advisor of ASIAWATER 2024 and Former CEO of SPAN

3:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Transformation or Imperative: Investigating the Water-Energy Nexus Exploring and Unpacking Country Advancements

Invitied Panelist​

Singapore Water Association (SWA)

India Water Works Association (IWWA)

Malaysia Water Partnership (MyWP)

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Southeast Asia Union for Water Environment & Geosciences (SEAGU)

DAY 03

25 APR | THURSDAY

ESG Conference by SPAN: Cultivating Transformation in Water Services Industry Through ESG

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration of Participants

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM​

Negaraku & Doa Recital

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remark

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Ahmad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman

CEO, SPAN

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Address
Challenges and Opportunities in Water Sector Transformation and Implementation of ESG​

Tuan Charles Santiago

Chairman, SPAN

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Coffee Break & Exhibition

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Presentation 1
i-ESG Framework : Enhancing ESG in Public Sector

Dr. Meenachi Muniandy

Senior Director, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Presentation 2
Renewable Energy Programmes for Water Services Industry

YBhg. Dato’ Hamzah Bin Hussin

CEO, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Presentation 3
Green Incentives & Energy Management for Water Industry

Mr. Saiful Adib Bin Abdul Munaff

COO (Acting), Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) bn

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Q&A Session

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break

2:00 PM - 4:15 PM

FORUM
ESG in Water Services Industry – An Opportunity full of Challenges

Moderator

Madam Recca Tharmarajah

Director, Technical Standard & Compliance Division, Water & Sewerage Regulatory Department, SPAN

Panelist

Mr. Kevin Lee Shih-Min

Head of Finance & Strategy, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd.

ChM. Ts. Mak Kok Yun,

Head of Department, Quality, Safety & Health. PBAPP

Mrs. Wani Mastura binti Mohamad

Manager of Environmental Management Unit, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK)​

H.E. Tan Sochea

Director General, Department of Portable Water Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) – Cambodia

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

En. Abdul Halim Jantan

Commission Member / Chairman of SPAN ESG Committee

Trenchless Technical Talk Program

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Trenchless Rehabilitation For Pressure Pipelines

Mohd Zamros Omar

Business Development Manager, Rädlinger Primus Line

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Introduction of Innovative and Sustainable Way to Overcome Aging Underground Infrastructure by Sekisui Spiral Pipe Method

KK Lee

Sales Manager, Sekisui Singapore Pte Ltd

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

UV-CIPP: A Sustainable Trenchless Solution for Aging Wastewater Infrastructure

Khairul Hakimin

ASEAN Business Development Manager, IMPREG (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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