# Malaysia Accelerates Water Security through PETRA and NAHRIM Innovation
*Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:39:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)*

### English
* **Strategic Framework:** The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and NAHRIM are advancing the 2040 Water Sector Transformation Agenda (AIR2040) and the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13).
* **Flood Management:** The Malaysian Flood Forensic Team (FORBiM), established in late 2025, uses empirical data and forensic analysis to address flood root causes and improve infrastructure.
* **Technological Solutions:** Deployment of local innovations like PETRAN Automatic Flood Barrier Walls, multifunctional retention ponds, and AI-driven monitoring systems (AIR3S).
* **Water Security & Alternatives:** Development of alternative water sources including groundwater mapping, desalination, and commercialized rainwater harvesting products (PETRAN RAINDROPS/CLOUDRAIN).
* **Pollution Control:** NAHRIM’s Forensic Water Pollution Laboratory now measures over 200 parameters, including microplastics and genomic sequencing of contaminants.
* **Future Outlook:** Plans are underway to establish a National Water Hub by 2040, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in water research and management.

### 中文
* **战略框架：** 能源转型与水资源转型部 (PETRA) 及国家水利研究院 (NAHRIM) 正在推进“2040年水务转型议程”(AIR2040) 及第13个马来西亚计划 (RMK13)。
* **洪水治理：** 2025年底成立的马来西亚洪水取证团队 (FORBiM) 利用实证数据和取证分析，从根源上解决洪水问题并改善基础设施。
* **技术解决方案：** 部署 PETRAN 自动防洪墙、多功能滞洪池及人工智能驱动的实时监测系统 (AIR3S) 等本地化创新成果。
* **水资源安全与替代方案：** 开发替代水源，包括地下水测绘、海水淡化，以及实现商业化的雨水收集产品 (PETRAN RAINDROPS/CLOUDRAIN)。
* **污染防控：** NAHRIM 的水污染取证实验室现可测量超过200项参数，涵盖微塑料及微生物污染物的基因测序。
* **未来展望：** 计划在2040年前建立国家水务中心，将马来西亚打造为区域水务研究与管理中心。