Huge underground aquifer unearthed near Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has found a huge underground water cave the size of Singapore that could help alleviate an anticipated shortage in its most developed state, a government official said on Tuesday.

The aquifer was discovered recently in Perak state and could be exploited for use in two years, said an official with the Energy, Water and Communications Ministry, who declined to be named because he is not authorised to make public statements.

"The cavern is the size of Singapore. It will help overcome any problems of water shortage in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor state," the official said.