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Industry16 July 2026

SPA Joins SIRIM Academy’s Industry Outreach Programme

SPA representatives at SIRIM Academy’s Industry Outreach Programme 2026

SPA representatives attended the Industry Outreach Programme 2026 at SIRIM Sabah, exploring management standards, digital learning, export opportunities and sustainability.

Discussion highlights

Management practice: ISO systems were discussed alongside standard operating procedures, governance and risk management.
Business development: sessions covered technical barriers to trade, export certification and MATRADE’s export-support opportunities.
Sustainability: ESG discussions included sustainability roadmaps, reporting and green financing.

SPA’s participation report proposed sharing the learning with members and exploring further collaboration with SIRIM Academy. These are suggested next steps, not a confirmed programme.

Source: SPA programme participation report

Latest updates

CollaborationFacebook update · 7 September 2026

Strengthening Smart-Water Exchange in Shanghai

SPA shared a return visit to Shanghai Xuyu Information Technology Co., Ltd., led by president Dr. Carmen Wong. The exchange focused on smart water systems and digital environmental management.

Discussion highlights

Network visibility: real-time monitoring and early-warning applications were among the uses discussed for smart water systems.
Connected technologies: the exchange explored AI, Internet of Things technologies and data analysis in water-network management.

A future Sabah–Shanghai technical exchange was also proposed. Details and participation arrangements remain to be confirmed.

Read SPA’s Shanghai visit update on Facebook →

IndustryFacebook update · 6 September 2026

Exploring Smarter Water-Loss Management in Ningbo

SPA shared a technical visit by Dr. Carmen Wong and SP Teo to Ningbo Donghai Group in China, exploring approaches to water-loss management.

Discussion highlights

Measuring the network: district metering, smart meters, and pressure and flow monitoring were explored together.
From readings to operations: leak detection and data analysis were discussed alongside long-term operational management, rather than as stand-alone equipment solutions.

Read SPA’s public updates on Facebook →

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Activities & association news

Association2026

Part of the Global Plumbing Community

Sabah Plumber Association holds Affiliate Member status with the World Plumbing Council for 2026, connecting the association with a wider international plumbing community.

Source: World Plumbing Council membership certificate, 2026

Education25–26 April 2026

Plumbing Asia 2026: A Platform for Professional Exchange

Panel discussion at Plumbing Asia 2026 Conference and Expo

Plumbing Asia 2026 Conference & Expo brought technical discussion and industry exchange to Sabah. IEM Sabah approved this event for 10 CPD hours under reference IEMSABAH/2026/10.

Photo: Plumbing Asia 2026 · Day one panel discussion

Education13 October 2025

Love Water, Save Water, Protect Pipes — at SK Garau

Pupils and adults with plumbing projects at SK Garau in Kudat

SPA joined a World Plumbing Day school outreach activity at SK Garau in Kudat and contributed RM1,000 towards environmental education. Plumbing demonstrations and pupil activities made water awareness tangible. The same theme also guided SPA’s 2025–2026 drawing competition for primary and secondary pupils across Sabah.

Photo: SK Garau school activity · 13 October 2025

CollaborationMay–June 2025

Learning Across China’s Water Industry

SPA delegation at Beijing Waterworks Group in May 2025

SPA’s delegation explored water supply management and leakage control at Beijing Waterworks Group, visited manufacturers and a wastewater treatment plant in Shanxi, and attended Watertech China in Shanghai. The visits connected practitioners with technologies and operational experience across the water sector.

Photo: Beijing Waterworks Group visit · 29 May 2025

Industry10 April 2025

Hands-on Learning in Water Reticulation

Practical pipe assembly during the water reticulation training course

SPA held a water reticulation pipe installation course in Kota Kinabalu with Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) and CIDB, supported by SANSICO. Practical work with pipe assemblies connected technical knowledge with the skills used on site.

Source and photo: SPA 2025 activity report

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