Decision for Langkawi underground dam made after thorough study - Sanusi

The decision to build an underground dam in Langkawi was made after federal government agencies conducted an intensive study, said Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

The construction of the underground dam was one of the initiatives proposed by the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (Nahrim) to address the domestic water supply issues faced by the island's residents, he said.