Petronas installs water supply systems at 5 villages in Pitas, benefits 200 families
PITAS: About 200 families in five villages here are now benefitting from clean and regular water supply following the installation of water supply systems under the Yayasan Petronas’ Program Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat (MEKAR) which aims to improve the well-being of B40 (lower income) communities. Yayasan Petronas Chief Executive Officer Shariah Nelly Francis said the […]
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 […]
Simplify longhouse water supply application process
MUKAH: Residents of Rumah Panjang Jarit in Matu here hope that the state government will find a solution to simplify the process of applying for water supply aid whenever the drought hits the area. According to Tuai Rumah (longhouse chief) Jarit Mering, currently, every household needs to fill in a water supply assistance application form […]
Villagers give thumbs up to water supply
KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Trombol and Kampung Nyabut near Telaga Air are happy that they will finally get clean water through the implementation of the Rural Water Supply Project (BALB) Reticulation System Zone 1 for the two villages. The RM4.7 million project, which was approved in 2019, is now underway since July this year thanks […]
Damaged pipes must be repaired immediately to avoid water disruption
KUCHING: Pipes damaged during the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway must be repaired immediately to avoid water supply disruption to households. “What’s important is that when there is a road construction project, the relocation of pipes must be done early before the road alignment works. “Damaged pipes is a common problem. Therefore, a solution […]
Water supply important goal in PCDS 2030
KUCHING: Datuk Julaihi Narawi says water supply is an important goal in Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “We should be able to supply water to every household in the near future,” said the Minister for Utility and Communication. “We are implementing the water supply grid, which will be done in the southern region […]
34 longhouses to get long-awaited water supply
MARUDI: The long delayed water supply project in Puyut Lubok Nibong will now be completed by the end of August or early September. Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala is disappointed that the project, which was supposed to be completed in May, was not delivered as planned. He had a meeting […]
Miri residents to have water supply by Monday
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: Repair work on the affected pipeline at Batu 7 Jalan Miri-Bintulu is expected to be completed today (June 19). Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that his ministry, its agencies, and Laku Management Sdn Bhd are making every effort to restore the water supply as soon […]
Water woes to end for Sibu Jaya, Eco Garden
KUCHING: Residents in Sibu Jaya and Eco Garden in Sibu will soon be enjoying normal water supply before the end of July. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he raised the issue and highlighted the plight of residents for the past seven years during the recent State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. “The water […]
Request of better public utilities, roads
KUCHING: The state government must focus on upgrading roads and public utilities such as supplies of water and electricity, internet access in the Krian constituency. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said these are badly needed by the constituency’s 18,000 people in 245 longhouses. “In need of upgrading are 10 kilometres of Jalan Ulu Awik that have […]
