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DAY 01
23 APR | TUESDAY
- DAY 1
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 1
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 1
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 2
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 2
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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.
- DAY 2
- SEMINAR ROOM HALL 7
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
*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)
- DAY 2
- PLENARY THEATRE, LEVEL 3
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 2
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 2
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 3
- HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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
- DAY 3
- SEMINAR ROOM HALL 7
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
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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