The federal government through the Environment and Water Ministry will review an application submitted by the Kelantan state government for an allocation of RM1.7 billion to resolve the treated water problem in the state.
Its minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the water issue in Kelantan would be one of the priorities that his ministry seeks to resolve.
"We have seen the strategic planning of the state government, especially through Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd which involves the application of RM1.7 billion to solve the water problem... so we will review it first," he told reporters at the handing over ceremony of Covid-19 standard operation procedures (SOPs) compliance kit for barbershops today.
At the ceremony, the Kubang Kerian MP donated the Covid-19 SOP compliance kit to 30 barbershop operators.
Tuan Ibrahim said Kelantan has a high non-revenue water rate that contributed to the problem, and this required mass replacement of pipes, which is being implemented.
"In addition, it also has insufficient water supply resources and faces process constraints to build new (water) plants,” he added.
- Bernama
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