Proposal 2026

Pure Water,
Pure Potential

A comprehensive proposal for the Besut Mineral Water project in Jerteh, Terengganu — brought to you by Geowater Sdn. Bhd.

Explore the Proposal
RM 15M
Total Investment
5.7%
Market CAGR
208K+
Monthly Cartons
01 — About the Project
The Proposer
Geo Water Sdn. Bhd. — groundwater specialists building Malaysia's next premium mineral water brand.

Geo Water Sdn. Bhd. was established in February 2025 and owns the mineral water brand 'GEOWATER'. The company brings together a combination of groundwater specialists dedicated to ensuring the Besut mineral water business succeeds.

Located in Jerteh, Besut, Terengganu, the proposed site will house both the mineral water plant and wells, leveraging the region's natural underground water reserves.

Certified & Compliant

KKM, HALAL, and MeSTI certified operations following Malaysian regulatory standards.

Industry Memberships

Members of IBWA (USA), MBWA (Malaysia), and NMWE (Europe).

Existing Customers

Serving KELAB JMG, IGM, Restoran Fendi Nasi Kerabu, HIDAYAH Mart BSP, and more.

02 — Project Objectives
What We Set Out to Achieve
Four key pillars driving the Besut Mineral Water initiative.
01

Well Construction

Drill and construct 2+1 vertical tube wells for mineral water usage, with depth ranging from 150m to 250m, complete with well house and submersible pump system.

02

Modern Factory

Design and construct a modern factory building (~100m x 40m) for the mineral water bottling plant, with an integrated storage warehouse.

03

Operations & Distribution

Manage the full operation and distribution chain of the proposed mineral water brand across target markets in the region.

04

Marketing & Branding

Market and advertise the proposed 'BESUT' mineral water branding to establish a strong presence locally and nationally.

03 — Market Analysis
A Growing Market Opportunity
Malaysia's bottled water market is projected to reach US$522 million by 2032.
Forecast: Malaysia's Bottled Water Market (US$ Million)
317
2023
335
2024
354
2025
374
2026
396
2027
418
2028
442
2029
467
2030
494
2031
522
2032

US$522M

Projected market size by 2032

5.7% CAGR

Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2023 to 2032

10 Years

Strong growth runway ahead for new entrants

04 — Competitive Landscape
Priced to Win
Besut Mineral Water offers a significant cost advantage over existing brands.
Brand 500mL (24nos/carton) 1,500mL (12nos/carton)
BleuRM 19RM 25
NurrRM 18RM 16
OceanRM 15.50RM 15.50
Spring FreshRM 20RM 18
JantzenRM 18RM 30
DesaRM 15RM 18.50
SpritzerRM 36RM 38
CactusRM 24RM 20
Besut (Our Cost) Best Value RM 10.80 RM 9.20

Market Median Price

RM 20.70
500mL — 24 bottles per carton

Besut Production Cost

RM 10.80
500mL — 24 bottles per carton
05 — Target Market
Who We Serve
Besut Mineral Water is positioned for a diverse range of market segments.

School Co-Ops & Mini Marts

Surrounding Population & Towns

Event Organisers

OEM Product Suppliers

Health-Conscious Individuals

06 — Compliance & Memberships
Fully Certified
Meeting all compulsory Malaysian regulatory requirements for mineral water production.
KKM

KKM Approval

Ministry of Health Malaysia certification for safe drinking water production.

HALAL

HALAL Certified

Full HALAL certification from JAKIM, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia.

MeSTI

MeSTI Compliance

Food safety assurance under the Malaysian Ministry of Health food handling scheme.

Association Memberships

IBWA

International Bottled Water Association (USA)

MBWA

Malaysia Bottled Water Manufacturers Association

NMWE

Natural Mineral Waters Europe

07 — Proposed Design
Built for Scale
A modern, energy-efficient factory with two production lines and advanced filtration.

Factory & Plant

  • Modern industrial design (~100m x 40m)
  • Solar panel option for energy optimisation
  • Low-carbon emission target
  • Integrated storage warehouse
  • 20–30 staff with automation

Production Lines

  • 500 mL line — 10,000 bottles/hour
  • 1,500 mL line — 5,000 bottles/hour
  • 2 sets of production lines installed
  • Available option for a 3rd line
  • Hill Machinery equipment

Filtration System

  • Multi-Layer Sediment Filter
  • 5 Micron Filter
  • 1 Micron Filter
  • GAC Filter
  • UV Sterilizer
08 — Technical Proposal
Three-Phase Execution Plan
From hydrogeological study through to first production batch.
1

Phase 1 — Study (~4 months)

  • Hydrogeological Study
  • Resistivity Lines
  • Tubewells Drilling
  • Aquifer Test
  • Water Quality Test
  • Groundwater Modeling
  • Groundwater Abstraction Program
2

Phase 2 — Design (~6–8 months)

  • Detail Design of Plant Building
  • Detail Design of Production Line
  • Branding & Packaging Design
  • Submissions & Approvals (KKM, JMG)
3

Phase 3 — Build & Launch

  • Construction of Plant Building
  • Installation of 2 Production Lines
  • Production of BESUT 1st Mineral Water Batch
09 — Projected Output
Monthly Production Capacity
Based on 25 working days per month.

104,150

cartons per month

500 mL bottles

104,150

cartons per month

1,500 mL bottles
Estimated timeline to first production: ~10–12 months from project start.
10 — Financial Proposal
Investment & Returns
Estimated total project cost of RM 15 million with strong projected returns.

CAPEX

RM 10M

Hydrogeological study, tubewells drilling, plant construction, and 2 production line installations.

OPEX

RM 5M

Covering first-year operational expenditure and initial mineral water production.

Total Investment

RM 15M

Combined capital and operational expenditure to reach full production capacity.

Projected Gross Profit (Before Tax)
Year 1–5
~RM 9.2M
Year 6–10
~RM 8.9M
Year 11–15
~RM 15.8M
Year 16–20
~RM 15.5M
Year 21–25
~RM 17.9M
* Based on factory gate price of ~RM 11–12 per carton. 10-year loan repayment completed by Year 10.
Get in Touch
Let's Build Together
h2o@geowatersb.com
Mr. Tajul
+6013-939 3303
Mr. Rosland
+6019-658 1200
Dr. Hariri
+6013-289 8336
P.Geol Adam
+6012-717 1578
Mr. Dillon
+6012-518 2215
GEOWATER
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