Date: 22 April 2021 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. (Malaysian Time)

Presenter: Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa Hj Abdul Hamid
                   FASc, FIEM, CWEM, ACPE (Prof)

Introduction:
Scientifically, there is no such thing called “Wastewater”. It is the wasteful way on how we perceive and use water that had led to this common universal term recognized by all as Wastewater. We need to look critically at water as a commodity and resource. Wastewater is actually used water that can be recovered and utilized. Water is perhaps the most valuable resource on planet earth and it is the key ingredient for any life forms. The total quantity of water that existed millions of years ago (ie since the dinosaurs days) remain the same as what we have on planet earth today. It is the quality and location of these water that had varied due to mankind and climate interventions. Hence the so called wastewater (or used water) needs critical insights and paradigm shifts for reuse and resource recovery for the benefit of all.

Objective:
This talk is intended to share and demonstrate the practical strategic approaches in harnessing circular economy potentials within the domestic wastewater sector and to unveil its various opportunities and prospects. The talk would provide a Birdseye perspective to various stakeholders including policymakers, businesses and researchers to explore and unleash new paradigms within this sector. The worldwide wastewater industry transformation to be more vibrant in unlocking the potentials by creating wider scope expansions and resource recovery moving into the future is also discussed.