Pipe leaks disrupt water supply in Betong Division
KUCHING: The water supply disruptions in several areas in the Betong Division since last Sunday (May 16) were due to pipe leaks resulting from construction work on the Pan Borneo Highway in the Simpang Pusa area. The Rural Water Supply Department said the responsible contractor would be reconnecting the pipes immediately in the affected areas […]
JBALB (Rural Water Dept) Tender Notice
RM462.23 mln to improve water supply, infrastructure in Samarahan Division
SADONG JAYA: The state government has allocated a total of RM462.23 million to improve the water supply system and infrastructure in Samarahan Division since 2018. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the allocation was to develop 23 impactful water supply projects from Kota Samarahan to Sebuyau, including the Sarawak […]
Sub-district development plan to be studied, considered
BALAI RINGIN: A master plan for the future development of Balai Ringin (about 90.9 km from Kuching) that includes a proposal for a waterfront will be studied and considered to support plans to turn Balai Ringin into a sub-district. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the master plan must be holistic. “The […]
RM14.3 mln for water supply project in Ulu Roban
KUCHING: A sum of RM14.3 million has been approved for treated water supply project in Ulu Roban. Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Datuk Ali Biju said the allocation was approved by the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) last January and the project would be implemented under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Ali, who […]
Phase 1 of Samariang water supply project to be ready before 2022
KUCHING: Phase one of the Samariang Water Supply Project in Kuching, which is part of the Sarawak Water Supply Grid Programme under the Ministry of Utilities and the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), is expected for completion by the end of this year. Sarawak Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi […]
Water supply to every household by 2025
KUCHING: The implementation of the Sarawak Water Supply Grid Masterplan is a major key in ensuring that every household in the state will have sufficient water supply by 2025. Utility Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said his ministry continuous to work hard to undertake a very heavy task to ensure that the plan […]
Tender Notice Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar (JBALB)
Villagers to enjoy steady flow of water supply
DALAT: The people in Kampung Tanam at one end and Kampung Sungai Kut Muara at the other end here will enjoy a steady flow of water supply when the RM12.79 million Dalat Water Supply (Phase II) project is completed in October this year. The project scope includes the construction and completion of a ground reservoir, […]
Temporary closure of six water treatment plants
KUCHING: Six water treatment plants in the state will be temporarily closed to give way to contractors to install the Electro-Magnetic Flowmeter for raw water and treated water, said Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB). Among the water treatment plants and the dates that will be temporarily closed are as below: Bayai water plant, in […]
