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Mandate Free Drinking Water In Class A Malls, Transit Stations — Logkesh Shanmuga Vivekananda

Malaysia Times desk Original: CodeBlue↗ 9/22 11:30 X
Mandate Free Drinking Water In Class A Malls, Transit Stations — Logkesh Shanmuga Vivekananda
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Why does Malaysia, a progressive and developed country, still have no app, no map, and no infrastructure to find water dispensers?

From the original report

Water is a basic human need, not a luxury. I have been to Europe, and based on my research, free water refill stations are a standard feature at train stations and shopping centres, even in small townships.

In Japan, there are apps like mymizu which help you find free water at 200,000 locations. Belgium has 100 stations, and the United Kingdom has 20 major rail stations covered.

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Originally published
Sep 22, 2026
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Sep 22, 2026
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