Single water entity by year-end
KUCHING: The proposed merger of four water resources management agencies in the state into one entity is still being studied and hopefully could materialise by this year. Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the proposal would then be brought before the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) for approval. “At the moment, we have […]
Improved water supply in Dalat soon
DALAT: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) will replace water pumps in the Lebrasau area to address the water supply problem in Dalat. The department said a new high-powered pump had arrived in Kuching and will be brought to Dalat this week where the process of replacing the pump woukd take three days. Speaking at […]
Public told not to disturb pipeline system
ROBAN: Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju has reminded the public not to disturb any components of the pipeline system to prevent water disruption. “I was told by the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) that the disruption of water at the Roban to Brayang junction was due to the opening of the washout component by a […]
End in sight to water woes
DALAT: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication and the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) are improving the infrastructure and water supply system in Mukah Division with the implementation of various high, short and medium impact projects. The projects include the Tegup Booster Pump Station construction here which has now been completed and currently awaiting the […]
Water supply issues will be a thing of the past: Minister
SIBU: The proposed Water Supply Kanowit Project Phase 2 is expected to be completed in December this year. Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said once completed, water problem in Kanowit, Nibong Tada area, Machan and Sibu Jaya would be resolved. During his site visit of the project yesterday (March 2), he said the […]
Water supply project to benefit over 1,000 households
TATAU: The Sangan Region Water Supply Project worth RM190 mln will benefit some 1,130 households. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) Sarawak held a dialogue session with community leaders at the Tatau District Office on Wednesday (Feb 9) to explain the Sangan Region Water Supply […]
State government goal – clean water for all
KUCHING: The state government is committed to ensuring everyone, including those in rural areas, enjoy clean and safe water supply. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the commitment involves strategising short-, medium- and long-term plans to upgrade the water supply system throughout Sarawak and at the same time solve the water shortage issue. […]
Water supply subsidised to the tune of RM150 mln
KUCHING: Sarawakians, the rural people in particular, are fortunate that they enjoy a huge water subsidy from the state government while at the same time get treated and clean water supply directly to their homes. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the state government gave a subsidy of RM150 million to water consumers, […]
Krian rep, JBALB discuss solution to Lubok Renit water woes
KUCHING: Krian assemblyman Friday Belik and Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) have plans to build a new pipe that would connect the Lubok Renit area from the Sg Antu/Temudok junction stretching 2.3km as an absolute solution for water supply issues there. In a post on the assemblyman’s official Facebook page on Thursday (Jan 27), it […]
JBALB platform for effective communication with users
KUCHING: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) is creating a command centre which will be a platform for easier, efficient, and effective communication with users. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the JBALB Command Centre was a one-stop physical and virtual platform for the digitalisation of water supply in JABLB, including corporate communications […]
