Development of Waqf Water Projects as an Alternative in Rural Areas of Malaysia
Noor Syahidah Binti Mohamad Akhir, Azrul Shahimy Bin Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fadzli Bin Rosli, Syaimak Binti Ismail

Abstract
In Malaysia, water issues have become a particular concern in several states and rural areas. Moreover, the low population density in rural areas compared to the high cost of constructing clean water distribution systems has caused development work to be delayed in these locations. This study identifies successful water waqf projects implemented through collaboration of the Malaysian Waqf Foundation (YWM) and the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA), and the methods of water waqf management implemented in obtaining clean water supplies. This article is a qualitative study using documentation methods, and the study results present the prospect of water waqf development with high potential to be developed as a solution in addressing water source problems. The study not only impacts academia in conducting further studies but also has a positive impact on society in obtaining clean water when the understanding of water waqf is more widely developed in society.

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