 In 2010, Bernama reported, "Principal Director (Oral Health) in the Health Ministry, Datuk Dr Norain Abu Taib said that only 75.5% of the country's population are enjoying the benefits of water fluoridation".In 1956, Singapore was the first Asian country to institute a water fluoridation program that covered 100% of the population.Water is fluoridated to a typical value of 0.4-0.6 mg per litre.