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Unimas and RAF Technologies collaborate to propel clean water initiatives

SIMUNJAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has formalised a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAF Technologies Sdn Bhd, aiming to advance the realm of clean water treatment. The collaboration has garnered support from the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department, with high expectations that this innovative water project will not only benefit […]

Clean water anywhere, anytime with Acerpure

KUCHING: Acer Malaysia’s subsidiary, Acerpure, has launched a new water purifier called Acerpure Aqua WP1 which is designed for modern lifestyles. In the company’s press statement today, the Acerpure Aqua WP1 fits seamlessly into any corner of your house or office. It comes with a detachable 8.7-liter water tank, eliminating the need for complex piping […]

18 villages and two schools to get clean, treated water

KUCHING: Eighteen villages and two schools will enjoy clean, treated water once the new pipelines from Bawang Ubor to Pangkalan Jawa junction to Rh Jubang junction are extended. The project was kicked off on Today (Nov 16) by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Once the extension work is done, more than 3,500 […]

Ensure clean pipe water first

KUCHING: The state government should first ensure clean pipe water for the people of Sarawak before talking about the multi-billion investment of hydrogen production, said Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen. He said that clean water supply is one of the basic needs of the people of Sarawak and an essential to a healthy living.  “It […]

Provision of clean water supply requires RM21 billion

THE Utility and Telecommunications Ministry requires RM21.24 billion to fully provide clean water supply across Sarawak. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the water supply coverage has reached 83.6 per cent in Sarawak, covering 99 per cent of urban areas and 66.9 per cent of rural areas. “The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM4 […]

Lingga water plants must be upgraded

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JASMINE BADUN Water treatment plants in Lingga must be upgraded to ensure clean and consistent water supply for residents. Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS-Lingga) said clean water in Meludam and Triso remained an issue with only 2 million litres of water suppliedy to the residents in area daily. “Several complains have […]

Clean water supply for Simunjan folk

SIMUNJAN: Rural dwellers here can now enjoy clean water supply through the Kampung Lubok Punggor Rural Water Supply Project. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, during a visit to the Pangkor Zone High Level Water Tank here on Monday (Jan 17) said she was pleased to see nearby villages benefiting from […]

Huge fund for statewide clean water supply

MIRI: The Sarawak government, through the Utilities Ministry, has made detailed plans and prepared a big allocation to ensure that there will be 100 percent water supply coverage throughout the state. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry has allocated RM8.28 billion to implement 606 water supply development projects in the […]

Clean water soon for Bintulu residents

KUCHING: The Northern Region Water Board (Laku) will be providing clean water supply to affected areas in Bintulu district as soon as possible. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this is regarding the issue of dirty tap water which was experienced by residents in several areas in the district. “I have contacted Laku […]

Debak water treatment plant needs to be upgraded

DEBAK: The Debak Water Treatment Plant will be upgraded to produce five million litres a day (5MLD) to meet the demand and solve problems involving clean water supply in the surrounding area. Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam said the current capacity of only a million litres of water a day for the past 37 years […]