SWAN Forum and Malaysian Water Association Form Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Smart Water Transformation in Malaysia
High-level collaboration formalised at ASIAWATER 2026 to drive digital adoption, strengthen utility resilience and advance sector-wide innovation.
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), one of the leading global hubs for smart water innovation, and the Malaysian Water Association (MWA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating digital transformation across Malaysia’s water sector.
The partnership was formally signed during the SWAN Workshop at ASIAWATER 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant milestone in deepening regional engagement and reinforcing shared priorities around resilience, sustainability and innovation in water management.
As water utilities across Malaysia continue to face growing pressures from climate variability, urbanisation and increasing service expectations, the partnership will focus on enabling practical collaboration, strengthening technical capacity and accelerating the adoption of data-driven and digital water solutions.
Through this collaboration, SWAN and MWA will work closely to connect local and international expertise, supporting utilities in leveraging smart water technologies such as real-time monitoring, advanced analytics and intelligent network management to improve operational performance and long-term resilience.
Mohamad Hairi Basri, President of the Malaysian Water Association, said, “Strengthening resilience across Malaysia’s water sector necessitates enhanced collaboration, comprehensive knowledge sharing and the strategic adoption of digital technologies. In partnership with the SWAN Forum, we endeavor to accelerate this transformation through the convergence of expertise and by supporting utilities in the provision of more dependable, efficient and sustainable water services for the future.”
We are delighted to formalise our partnership with the Malaysian Water Association. Malaysia plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation across the region’s water sector, and this collaboration strengthens our ability to transfer knowledge and accelerate the adoption of practical smart water solutions that deliver measurable impact for utilities and communities.
Zolboo Dashmyagmar, Asia-Pacific Lead at SWAN Forum
The partnership will also explore opportunities for joint initiatives, including technical workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions and collaborative programmes designed to support utilities on their digital transformation journey.
About SWAN
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is one of the leading global hubs for smart water innovation, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data-driven technologies in water networks worldwide. By connecting utilities, technology providers and industry leaders, SWAN advances the development of intelligent systems for more efficient and sustainable water management.
Learn more: www.swan-forum.com
About Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
The Malaysian Water Association (MWA) is a professional organisation dedicated to supporting Malaysia’s water industry through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaboration across the public and private sectors to advance sustainable water management and services.