How do we understand the different components reforming water management in Malaysia? How do we think about water quality and pollution monitoring, early warning systems, licensing in catchment areas, waste management systems and more? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to S. Piarapakaran, President, Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (AWER) and Zaki Zainudin, Water Quality & Modelling Specialist.