Warisan leader: Tawau residents endure water disruptions of up to two weeks, urges govt to act

Residents in Tawau face water supply disruptions lasting up to two weeks, prompting calls for immediate government intervention.

Prolonged water disruptions significantly impact households and small businesses, highlighting a need for urgent remedial action and transparent communication.

Istefan Koh urges the Sabah government and Water Department to implement concrete solutions, including increased water deliveries and infrastructure assessments.

TAWAU, Oct 18 — Residents in several areas here have been forced to endure prolonged water supply disruptions lasting up to two weeks, prompting calls for the state government and Sabah Water Department to take immediate and comprehensive action.

Parti Warisan Tawau’s Istefan Koh said complaints had been received from residents in Bandar Sri Indah, Batu Payung, Ranggu, Apas Permai, Taman Millennium, Kongsi 10, Taman Sri Balung and other affected areas.

He said residents in Bandar Sri Indah had reportedly experienced water supply disruptions for 10 days, while those in Batu Payung, Ranggu, Apas Permai and Taman Millennium had faced disruptions lasting up to two weeks.

“The situation raises serious concerns about the management of water supply and the effectiveness of remedial measures taken by the authorities,” he said in a statement.

Istefan said prolonged disruptions had placed considerable strain on households, affecting daily activities such as cooking, bathing, washing clothes and maintaining personal hygiene.

He said the situation was particularly difficult for families with young children, senior citizens and individuals requiring special care, while small businesses dependent on a consistent water supply could also suffer operational setbacks.

“Clean water is a basic necessity, not a luxury. Residents should not have to endure days or even weeks without a reliable water supply,” he said.

Istefan urged the state government and Sabah Water Department to take concrete measures to ease the burden on affected communities, including increasing water tanker deliveries and ensuring a systematic distribution schedule, particularly in areas experiencing prolonged disruptions.

He also called on the authorities to provide transparent updates on the causes of the disruptions, ongoing recovery efforts, and the expected timeframe for the water supply to return to normal.

He said the state government should strengthen its oversight of the relevant agencies and ensure the issue was not addressed solely through temporary measures.

A comprehensive assessment of the existing infrastructure, supply capacity, distribution systems and maintenance procedures was also necessary to identify the root causes of the disruptions and prevent similar problems from recurring, he added.

Istefan said Tawau residents were not asking for more than a reliable supply of clean water to meet their daily needs.

He urged the authorities to give due attention to every complaint and ensure residents were not left waiting indefinitely without clear information on when their water supply would be restored.

“Residents need immediate action, transparent explanations and long-term solutions. The government must demonstrate its commitment through tangible action, not merely promises,” he said. — The Borneo Post

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斗湖居民面临长达两周的供水中断，引发了人们对政府立即介入的呼吁。

长期停水对家庭和小企业造成重大影响，凸显了采取紧急补救措施和进行透明沟通的必要性。

Istefan Koh 敦促沙巴州政府和水务部门实施具体解决方案，包括增加供水量和进行基础设施评估。

斗湖，10 月 18 日讯——当地多个地区的居民被迫忍受长达两周的供水中断，这促使人们呼吁州政府和沙巴水务局立即采取全面行动。

斗湖民兴党的Istefan Koh表示，已收到Bandar Sri Indah、Batu Payung、Ranggu、Apas Permai、Taman Millennium、Kongsi 10、Taman Sri Balung和其他受影响地区居民的投诉。

他说，据报道，斯里英达镇的居民经历了 10 天的停水，而峇都巴雍、朗古、阿帕斯柏迈和千禧花园的居民则面临长达两周的停水。

他在一份声明中表示：“这种情况令人严重担忧供水管理以及当局采取的补救措施的有效性。”

伊斯特凡表示，长期的中断给家庭带来了相当大的压力，影响了做饭、洗澡、洗衣服和保持个人卫生等日常活动。

他表示，这种情况对于有幼儿的家庭、老年人和需要特殊照顾的人来说尤其困难，而依赖稳定供水的小企业也可能遭受运营挫折。

他说：“清洁用水是基本必需品，而不是奢侈品。居民不应该忍受数天甚至数周没有可靠供水的煎熬。”

伊斯特凡敦促州政府和沙巴水务局采取具体措施，减轻受影响社区的负担，包括增加运水车运送水，并确保有系统的供水计划，尤其是在长期供水中断的地区。

他还呼吁有关部门公开透明地更新供水中断的原因、正在进行的恢复工作以及预计恢复正常供水的时间。

他表示，州政府应该加强对相关机构的监督，确保该问题不仅仅通过临时措施来解决。

他还补充说，还需要对现有基础设施、供应能力、配送系统和维护程序进行全面评估，以找出中断的根本原因，并防止类似问题再次发生。

伊斯特凡表示，斗湖居民的要求不过是获得可靠的清洁用水供应，以满足他们的日常需求。

他敦促有关部门重视每一项投诉，并确保居民不会无限期地等待，却得不到关于何时恢复供水的明确信息。

“居民需要立即采取行动、透明的解释和长期的解决方案。政府必须通过切实行动而非空洞的承诺来证明其决心，”他说道。——《婆罗洲邮报》

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