Borewell installation marks the first step for Kampung Batu 15, with solar-powered water pump system and eco-washrooms targeted for completion in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 DECEMBER 2025 – Coway, the Best Life Solution Company, continues to uphold its commitment to enhancing community wellbeing through its Happy Water Project, a long-running Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on delivering clean, safe and sustainable water solutions to underprivileged communities nationwide. 

In partnership with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Malaysia, this year’s effort centres on the indigenous Jakun community of Kampung Batu 15, Nenasi, Pekan, Pahang – a remote village of 16 families who have long endured significant challenges in accessing clean water and basic sanitation facilities. 

For years, Kampung Batu 15 relied on self-dug wells and ponds as its primary water sources, leaving residents exposed to contamination from plantation runoff and animal waste. Water shortages frequently occur during prolonged droughts, while monsoon floods often isolate the community from nearby towns, restricting their ability to obtain clean water from alternative sources. With no formal sanitation facilities in place, villagers also face higher risks of waterborne diseases while women and children shoulder the burden of daily water collection, spending long hours each day to secure enough water for essential needs. 

Through the Happy Water Project, Coway has completed the initial phase of support with the installation of a professionally drilled borewell, providing the village with access to a more reliable source of underground water that is better protected against environmental contaminants. Building on this foundation, Coway is now progressing towards installing a solar-powered water pump system that will draw water from the borewell and channel it into an elevated tank for smoother distribution to homes. Powered entirely by solar energy, the system will operate independently of the electricity grid, making it highly suited for remote communities prone to power disruptions. 

Complementing these efforts, Coway has also embarked on constructing eight eco-washroom facilities. Built using recycled materials and durable Ecopeal roofing, these washrooms will provide villagers a safe, private and hygienic space for daily use, particularly for women and children, who are most affected by the lack of proper sanitation. Construction is being carried out in phases and is targeted for full completion in 2026.  

Ryan Jung, Head of Marketing and Product Division of Coway Malaysia shared, “At Coway, we believe that clean water should never be a privilege reserved for some, as it is a basic right that every human being deserves. When we listen to the stories of families in Kampung Batu 15, we see their resilience, but also the realities they have faced for far too long. Happy Water Project is our way of standing with them and offering solutions that protect their health and support a stronger, more hopeful future. This is a cause we hold close to our hearts, and we will continue championing it until clean, safe water reaches every community that needs it.”

To further support community wellbeing, Coway carried out a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) training programme to strengthen hygiene practices within the community. The session included hands-on demonstrations on proper handwashing and toothbrushing techniques for both adults and children, helping families understand the importance of consistent hygiene in preventing illnesses. Each household also received a WaSH kit containing essential daily items to encourage continued practice at home and reinforce healthier routines in their everyday lives. 

Coway’s long-standing partnership with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Malaysia remains central to the success of the Happy Water Project. GPF’s strong engagement with Orang Asli communities enables both organisations to implement solutions that are not only effective, but also sustainable and beneficial for the community over the long term. 

Since its inception in 2017, the Happy Water Project has benefited more than 1,000 families nationwide, particularly among Orang Asli communities across Pahang, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan. This initiative continues to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, reaffirming Coway’s commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable Malaysia. 

Alongside this initiative, Coway is also extending its support to families affected by the recent monsoon season. As flash floods continue to affect various states in Malaysia, Coway is taking proactive steps to assist more than 2,000 households with essential daily necessities and hygiene items to restore their livelihoods as they recover from the aftermath of the floods. This further demonstrates Coway’s long-standing commitment to the nation’s well being by strengthening living conditions for families in need. Through timely emergency response and continued community-focused efforts, Coway continues to stand with Malaysians in moments of immediate need and in their journey toward a better quality of life.

Find out more about Happy Water Project at https://www.coway.com.my/happywaterproject