Water supply restored in Tedungan
LIMBANG: Water supply has been fully restored and stabilised in the Tedungan and Upstream Tedungan Area after the completion of previous repair works. The Northern Region Water Board (LAKU) in collaboration with Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department’s (JBALB) has provided assistance to residents in the affected area. This includes supplying 425,000 litres of treated water […]
Streamline water supply with bridge pipelines
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has suggested installing water pipelines on bridges to enhance treated water delivery to residents. This measure, he said, aims to mitigate risks, minimise damage, ensure smoother distribution, and effectively tackle pipe leakage problems. “We do have water supply from Sungai Bidat, with pipelines extending to […]
Flushing to improve water supply successful
KUCHING: The local water authority, Kuching Water Board (KWB), has completed flushing work in response to complaints about unclean and muddy water supply in Desa Wira, Kenyalang Park, and Bintawa. As a result, the number of complaints has decreased. Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, the Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications for Sarawak, stated that KWB will […]
Sarawak allocates RM1.03bil for water supply upgrade in Serian Division
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM1.03bil for the water supply upgrading project in Serian division. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the initiative is part of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The water supply in Serian Division needs to be upgraded and improved, where the Sarawak […]
New solution ahead for water woes
DARO: A new technology to enhance water resource management for villages and longhouses here will be introduced soon, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari said that it is aimed to boost water supply and speed up the tank-filling process. “While there are water tanks available, the dilemma has […]
Treated water supply projects to start for three Padawan villages
PADAWAN: The treated water supply projects for Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of the upcoming year.These projects aim to address the challenge of untreated water supply in these three villages, according to Datuk Dr Jerip Susil.“These villages are part of the Rural Water Supply Project […]
Kanowit Phase 2 water supply project ready by Q1 2024
SIBU: The Kanowit Phase 2 water supply project is expected to be completed by March next year after taking into account the availability of construction materials and the approval of Extension of Time (EOT) for the project. Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said despite the slight delay, he had reminded the contractor […]
Water supply: Singapore looking at the Sarawak experience
KUCHING: Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB) looking towards Sarawak for its expertise in the water supply sector and hopes to establish cooperation with the state government future on the matter. Utilities and Telecommunications (MUT) Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said PUB conveyed its intention to his ministry during a recent meeting in Marina Barrage, Singapore. Julaihi […]
Water supply disruption in Daro
The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Mukah area, specifically in the Daro district, starting from 8am until 5pm today (Jun 28). The disruption only affects Kampung Semop Hilir. According to JBALB Sarawak, this is to allow the appointed contractor to carry out the […]
Water supply disruption in Lawas
KUCHING: JBALB has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in Lawas, starting from 8am until 6pm tomorrow (Jun 15). The affected areas include the entire Lawas District, except for Jalan Punang, Kuala Lawas, and Merapok. The disruption is due to repair work on a 700mm MSCL pipe along Jalan Trusan. Water supply will […]
