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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
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
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
S'wak Premier urges Sarawak Energy to restructure for global energy role
Abang Johari speaks during the event. – Photo by Aileen Yap KUCHING (May 16): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to review and restructure its organisational framework to align with Sarawak's expanding role in the global energy market. He requested a formal proposal from the SEB board by the end of this year. Speaking at the Sarawak Energy Vendor Excellence Awards (SEVEA) 2025 held at the Waterfront Hotel last night, Abang Johari emphasised the need for SEB's structure to evolve in support of Sarawak's growing energy ambitions, particularly in renewable energy production, cross-border power exports, and the state's emergence as a regional energy supplier. 'With our increasing role in the global energy sector, SEB must adapt. 'I urge the board to study and present a new structure that fits our long-term strategy by the end of this year,' he said. The Premier also highlighted Sarawak's strategic potential in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, adding that the state is well-positioned to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by leveraging its natural capital. 'Sarawak is blessed with the natural resources to lead in renewable energy. 'We are not only producing energy for ourselves, but for the region, and that requires a new mindset, new structures,' he said. Also present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; State Minister of Utility and Communication Datuk Julaihi Narawi; Deputy Minister of Utility and Communication (Sarawak Energy Berhad and Petros), who is also Sarawak Energy Chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki; Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Deputy DUN Sarawak Speaker and Board Member of Sarawak Energy Dato Idris Buang; Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni; and Sarawak Energy Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. abang johari expand role global energy market restructure SEB
