Kampung telosan: Over 1,500 residents in Kampung Telosan can now enjoy clean water following the ‘Clean Water for Communities’ project, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by Etiqa, in collaboration with Islamic Aid Malaysia (IAM).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad chief executive officer Zafri Ab Halim stated that residents previously relied on a gravity-fed water system from Bukit Tongkat, which was unable to meet the increasing demand. The small catchment area, outdated PVC and polypropylene pipes, frequent leaks, and low water pressure, particularly during the dry season, had disrupted daily life and impacted agriculture, the main livelihood of the community.

Zafri explained that the upgrade project involves the installation of two high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water tanks, each with a capacity of 3,000 gallons. The project also includes the replacement and connection of 3.5 kilometers of piping, a synthetic membrane-based water filtration system, and improvements to the intake structure.

The project was executed with a spirit of gotong-royong, involving IAM volunteers and local residents. Public facilities such as the mosque, madrasah, clinic, and Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam (PASTI) have also benefited from the new system.

IAM president Zawahir Abdullah highlighted that this initiative not only improves access to clean water but also brings a lasting positive impact to the community.