The Sabah government is prepared to face the El Nino phenomenon and address any issues throughout the hot and dry season, said Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.
He said this includes managing water problems effectively and ensuring adequate water supply for residents in every area.
“We face many water issues, around 60 percent. This is due to possible water theft and underground pipe leaks.
“The state government will address this issue,” he told reporters after officiating the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology branch in Sabah yesterday.
Hajiji added that the state government was committed to resolving water supply issues plaguing the state this year, including upgrading and improving water treatment plants in all districts.
“We have received assistance from the federal government amounting to RM300 million. We will use it to address Sabah’s water problems. So, don’t worry. We will do our best,” he said.
On Friday (Feb 23), Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad reportedly urged relevant departments and agencies to be ready to carry out large-scale fire suppression and cloud-seeding operations to tackle hot and dry weather and the El Nino phenomenon.
- Bernama
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