Water supply in Sibu affected as water board minimises intake
SIBU: Sibu Water Board (SWB) is unable to extract water from the Rejang River due to high siltation that had been caused by a logjam in the upper reaches of Baleh River in Kapit Division yesterday. In a notice to its customers on Facebook, SWB told that its Salim and Bukit Lima treatment plants were […]
Water supply for most areas improved
KUCHING: The water supply at several areas here has improved except for some areas at Kota Samarahan, following the collapse of a stretch of road along Jalan Haji Baki which had damaged the 1000mm and 750mm mild steel cement-lined (MSCL) pipelines. Kuching Water Board (KWB) said Jalan Dato Mohd Musa, Kota Samarahan and nearby areas […]
Water disruption notice from Sibu Water Board (SWB)
Fatimah wants algae-infested storage pond in Dalat cleaned up to resolve water supply issues
DALAT: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has been asked to look into water supply issues involving the storage pond at Sungai Ud here. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were various maintenance works that needed to be undertaken to improve the situation. “There are several factors causing the smelly and turbid water […]
Water disruption at Sungai Asap
KUCHING: All areas in Sungai Asap will be experiencing water disruption starting Tuesday (May 25) from 11 am until recovery works are completed. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) Bintulu Division, in a statement today (May 26), said a leakage in the main water pipe was identified at the junction near Simpang Uma Badeng. This […]
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 […]
Water supply disruptions in Miri on May 19
KUCHING: Laku Management Sdn Bhd has informed consumers in Miri that there will be disruptions of water supply on Wednesday (May 19) from 9 am to 5 pm. The disruptions of water supply are due to the mains interconnection works near A Hong’s Grover along Jalan Luak Bay. As a result, many areas will experience […]
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 […]
Lee hands over cheque for pipeline extension project
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin presented a cheque for RM580,000 to the CEO of Laku Management Sdn Daneil Punang for the pipeline extension project to Kampung Senadin Jaya and Kampung Damai Jaya Miri. The simple presentation ceremony was held yesterday (March 29) at Laku Management Office here. This project was initiated by Laku […]
Reminding everyone about the value of water
MIRI: Locals have been reminded to understand and appreciate the value of water for sustainable development. Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting gave this reminder on Saturday at Kampung Pulau Melayu during World Water Day 2021 celebration. “How we value water determines how water is managed and shared,” he said. He […]
