The Sabah Water Department acted at once. According to Works Minister Datuk shahelmey, heavy rain on Saturday evening impeded work but was over by Sunday afternoon.
The Sabah Water Department acted at once. According to Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, heavy rain on Saturday evening impeded work but was over by Sunday afternoon.“The video is one of the examples of leakages due to theft which has become a challenge to continuously monitor and repair. The department welcomes prompt public feedback when spotting such situation,” he said, when contacted by Daily Express.
The completion of the Telibong 2 Water Treatment Plant scheduled for June is seen to be alleviator to the sub district’s water woes.However, it is yet to be seen how successful the department would be in countering the rampant thefts. Meanwhile, measures are in place at major public hospitals and clinics in Sabah to ensure operations are not disrupted in the event of dry taps, said State Health Department Director Datuk Dr Rose Nani Mudin.
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