Ulu Roban water supply project expected to start
ROBAN: A water supply project in the Ulu Roban area is expected to start by the end of this year or early 2023. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said the project, funded by the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) and worth RM14.3mil, was approved in the second quarter of last year. “It involves the installation […]
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, […]
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 […]
KWB ready to meet increasing demand for water
KUCHING: Utility company Kuching Water Board (KWB) is ready to meet the increasing demand for water in the city and its surrounding areas. Sarawak Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi said KWB had made efforts to upgrade the water treatment plants, especially in Batu Kitang, for this purpose. “This is a right step […]
Tiong has the answer to Sibu water woes
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing thinks he has a solution to the water supply woes faced by Sibu Jaya resident. The Dudong assemblyman is suggesting that one of the 600mm pipes from the Sibu Jaya/Kanowit Phase 2 project be directly connected to ensure consistent water supply in the Sibu Jaya area which has been plagued […]
Plan for single entity to manage water supply
KUCHING: Sarawak is out to transform its water supply industry. To achieve this, the Utility and Telecommunication Ministry is studying the possibility of forming one single entity to manage the state’s water supply. And there is also the possibility of turning the State Water Authority (SWA) to a corporate body. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said […]
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 […]
Water main extension costing over RM500k completed
MIRI: Extension work costing RM580,000 on the water main at Kampung Damai Jaya, Desa Senadin here has been completed. According to Senadin incumbent assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, the three-month project was completed in August. He made a visit to the village on Monday (Nov 8) to assess the work. The project was fully […]
More water supply for Kedup soon
SERIAN: Villagers along Jalan Mongkos as well as Jalan Mentung Merau here will be able to enjoy more consistent water supply by next year. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said the water supply project was supposed to be completed this year but was delayed due to Covid-19. “Should the conditions warrant, the water supply project should […]
Better water supply for 50 households
KUCHING: The Supply, Delivery, Laying and Testing of The Proposed 160mm Outer Diameter High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Main Extension at Kampung Gita project worth RM328,503 is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. According to the Kuching Water Board (KWB) in its statement on Friday (Oct 15), the completion of the project […]
