Years of water woes: Tmn Desa Kemuyang residents urge swift action on supply issues
Tap is turned on, but not a single drop of water comes out.
SIBU (June 20): Despite a prolonged wait, residents of Taman Desa Kemuyang continue to endure low water pressure, a long-standing issue that has brought significant hardship and inconvenience to the community.
A resident, identified only as Tom, said the issue is not new and has persisted for years.
He explained that residents frequently experience low water pressure, especially during peak hours from 6pm to 9pm – a crucial time when many return from work and carry out household chores.
'The population here is growing, and with more housing and development in the area, the system can no longer cope with the demand,' he said.
Tom urged the Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Minister for Utility and Communication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, to prioritise resolving the issue once and for all.
'At times, not even a single drop of water comes out of the tap. We face difficulty in cooking, drinking, bathing, and other basic tasks,' he added.
Tom claimed he had contacted the Sibu Water Board (SWB) hotline numerous times to raise his concerns but often received no response.
On one occasion, he was told the contractor was investigating around the Rascom army camp for potential causes of leakage.
'Even when there's no leakage, the water pressure is already very low. Imagine how bad it gets if there is a leakage,' he remarked, voicing the community's growing frustration.
According to Tom, the SWB had previously identified internal pipe leakage at the Rascom ZCamp at Mile 10, Jalan Ulu Oya, as the cause of the water disruption, which required an increased supply to the camp.
As a temporary measure, the agency reportedly adjusted the valve to the camp to safeguard water flow to Jalan Kemuyang.
To improve supply in the long term, SWB had proposed the installation of a 600mm-diameter pipeline along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman under the Kanowit Water Supply Phase 2 project, overseen by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBLAB) – a project that was expected to be completed last year.
However, as of today, the situation remains unresolved.
'The problem is still here. The residents' patience is wearing thin. We've been suffering for years, and we still don't have consistent access to tap water,' he lamented. lead Sibu Taman Desa Kemuyang water woes
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Tap is turned on, but not a single drop of water comes out. SIBU (June 20): Despite a prolonged wait, residents of Taman Desa Kemuyang continue to endure low water pressure, a long-standing issue that has brought significant hardship and inconvenience to the community. A resident, identified only as Tom, said the issue is not new and has persisted for years. He explained that residents frequently experience low water pressure, especially during peak hours from 6pm to 9pm – a crucial time when many return from work and carry out household chores. 'The population here is growing, and with more housing and development in the area, the system can no longer cope with the demand,' he said. Tom urged the Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Minister for Utility and Communication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, to prioritise resolving the issue once and for all. 'At times, not even a single drop of water comes out of the tap. We face difficulty in cooking, drinking, bathing, and other basic tasks,' he added. Tom claimed he had contacted the Sibu Water Board (SWB) hotline numerous times to raise his concerns but often received no response. On one occasion, he was told the contractor was investigating around the Rascom army camp for potential causes of leakage. 'Even when there's no leakage, the water pressure is already very low. Imagine how bad it gets if there is a leakage,' he remarked, voicing the community's growing frustration. According to Tom, the SWB had previously identified internal pipe leakage at the Rascom ZCamp at Mile 10, Jalan Ulu Oya, as the cause of the water disruption, which required an increased supply to the camp. As a temporary measure, the agency reportedly adjusted the valve to the camp to safeguard water flow to Jalan Kemuyang. To improve supply in the long term, SWB had proposed the installation of a 600mm-diameter pipeline along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman under the Kanowit Water Supply Phase 2 project, overseen by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBLAB) – a project that was expected to be completed last year. However, as of today, the situation remains unresolved. 'The problem is still here. The residents' patience is wearing thin. We've been suffering for years, and we still don't have consistent access to tap water,' he lamented. lead Sibu Taman Desa Kemuyang water woes
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