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New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Federal govt allocates RM8.79b to roll out 86 projects under 12MP in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government, through the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, has allocated RM8.79 billion until June 2025 to implement 86 development projects in Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said the total allocation will be disbursed under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). "Sabah has received a fairly large allocation from the federal government, it is our commitment to resolve two key issues in Sabah, namely, water and energy. "Because without energy and water, there can be no economic growth in Sabah," he said when speaking at the ministry Engagement Session with Sabah Media in 2025 here tonight. He said the Madani government is always striving to ensure that Sabah continues to prosper together as a big Malaysian family. Therefore, Sabah's progress is not only the responsibility of this state, but of the entire nation. "With strong federal-state relations, we can build a more prosperous, just as well as sustainable state and country, with the support of a free and trustworthy media and a united people," he said. Meanwhile, Fadillah also said the engagement session was intended as a platform for the media to better understand the role of ministry and agencies under its auspices. "We organised this session to foster closer ties and strengthen the relationship between the media and ministry's top management," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Federal govt allocates RM8.79 bln for 86 Sabah projects under 12MP
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government has set aside RM8.79 billion to roll out 86 development projects in Sabah under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). The funding, managed by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), will be disbursed until June 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the minister in charge of PETRA, highlighted the importance of addressing water and energy challenges in Sabah. He stated, 'Sabah has received a fairly large allocation from the federal government ... it is our commitment to resolve two key issues in Sabah: water and energy. Because without energy and water, there can be no economic growth in Sabah.' Fadillah made these remarks during the PETRA Engagement Session with Sabah Media 2025, emphasizing the government's dedication to Sabah's development. He stressed that the state's progress is a shared responsibility between the federal and state governments. He added, 'With strong federal-state relations, we can build a more prosperous, just as well as sustainable state and country, with the support of a free and trustworthy media and a united people.' The engagement session also aimed to strengthen ties between PETRA and the media. Fadillah noted, 'We organised this session to foster closer ties and strengthen the relationship between the media and PETRA's top management.' – Bernama
Daily Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah committed to reliable water supply
Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Assistant Minister of Works Datuk Limus Jury said JANS is actively planning and implementing initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality and continuous treated water to all users. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Works Ministry, through the State Water Department (JANS), is committed to planning and developing a sustainable and reliable water supply system to serve all communities in Sabah. Assistant Minister of Works Datuk Limus Jury said JANS is actively planning and implementing initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality and continuous treated water to all users. He said JANS also dedicated to enhancing service delivery by providing efficient, professional and customer-oriented services to ensure users' satisfaction. 'Under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12 Malaysia Plan (12MP) up to 2025, JANS has undertaken a series of high-impact projects aimed at addressing long-term water supply issues. 'These include 18 projects in the West Coast Division, 15 in the Interior Division, 12 in Tawau, five in Sandakan, and two in Kudat,' he said when replying to Liawan Assemblyman Datuk Annuar Ayub Aman during question time at the State Legislative Assembly here on Tuesday. Annuar asked whether the State Government has special plan or long-term action plan to address treated water supply including use of alternative method such as rainwater harvesting especially in rural areas or areas that often face water supply disruptions. Looking ahead to the 13Malaysia Plan (13MP) starting in 2026, Limus said the Ministry is studying proposals to appoint consultants to conduct comprehensive assessments and prepare master plans for all districts in Sabah. 'The studies will focus on short-, medium- and long-term strategies to optimise safe treated water supply across the state, including the proposed implementation of a state-wide Water Grid strategy. 'Additionally, my Ministry has submitted a list of priority proposals to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), which includes resolving water supply issues in Tawau and Sandakan, implementing a holistic Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Programme in Keningau and Beaufort, as well as proposing works to replace old and deteriorating pipes in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan and Sandakan,' he said. Limus also revealed that JANS plans to build Pre-Sedimentation Tank Systems at 22 water treatment plants across Sabah in phases under the 13MP, subject to federal approval. Furthermore, he said the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), through JANS, had approved three projects under the 12MP's RP5 to tackle water supply problems in Kinabatangan, Beluran and Pitas. As for alternative water supply distribution, Limus said JANS does not directly provide alternative water supply distribution due to its responsibilities under the Water Supply Enactment 2003 (Amendment 2022), which limits the agency's role to supplying treated water to registered users. However, he said that JANS fully supports alternative supply initiatives and is ready to offer technical expertise and cooperation to any agencies tasked with implementing such projects. 'This demonstrates our commitment to ensuring every community in Sabah enjoys access to safe and sustainable water,' he said. Meanwhile, Minister of Works Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the State Government has plans to gradually replace its aging water pipe network in a move to address frequent leaks and water supply disruptions affecting several districts. He was replying to a supplementary question by Liawan Assemblyman Datuk Annuar Ayub on whether the government has any plans or programmes to replace old pipes that frequently burst, especially in areas that often experience water supply disruptions due to leaks in aging pipes. Shahelmey, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III, said Sabah currently has around 1,200 kilometres of old asbestos cement (AC) pipes, which have been prone to frequent bursts, especially in areas that often suffer water cuts due to pipe leaks. 'JANS has ongoing programmes to replace these aging pipes and upgrade transmission and distribution lines in districts such as Sandakan, Keningau and Kota Kinabalu. 'However, replacing all these old pipes at once would involve very high costs. Therefore, the replacement works will be carried out in phases,' he said. He added that since last year, JANS has appointed repair contractors to handle leaking and damaged pipes across all zones in the State as part of efforts to improve and renew the water infrastructure. 'This is part of our commitment to repair and replace old and leaking pipes currently causing problems in various parts of Sabah,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah targets sustainable water supply, phased pipe replacement
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Shahelmey, James Ratib and Joachim Gunsalam at the assembly KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Works Ministry, through the Water Department (JANS), is intensifying efforts to improve long-term water supply across the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), with 52 projects ongoing statewide. Assistant Works Minister Datuk Limus Jury said JANS is focusing on delivering safe, treated water through high-impact projects in rural and urban areas, while also preparing for the 13MP by proposing masterplans for all districts and a state-wide Water Grid strategy. JANS has also submitted priority proposals to the federal government, including replacing old pipes in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, and Sandakan, and implementing a Non-Revenue Water (NRW) programme in Keningau and Beaufort. Limus added that JANS plans to build 22 pre-sedimentation tanks under the 13MP and supports alternative supply initiatives like rainwater harvesting, though its role is limited to treated water distribution. Separately, Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said 1,200km of aging asbestos cement pipes across Sabah will be replaced in phases due to high costs, with active repair and upgrade works ongoing in Sandakan, Keningau, and Kota Kinabalu to tackle frequent leaks and disruptions. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Hulu Langat flood mitigation project enters detailed design phase
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly received an update on the progress of the Hulu Langat Flood Mitigation Project Phase 2, which has now entered the detailed design phase. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim confirmed that the project will proceed to land acquisition and utility relocation once the design is finalised, with physical construction expected to commence in 2027. The project spans multiple areas, including Kajang town, Kampung Sungai Serai, Kampung Sungai Lui, Kampung Dusun Tua, Taman Sri Nanding, Taman Sri Jelok, and Kampung Sungai Kantan. Key components involve river deepening, embankment construction, water gate installation, pump systems, and water retention ponds. Datuk Izham provided these details in response to an oral question from Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (BN-Dusun Tua) regarding the status of the flood mitigation plan. The initiative falls under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and includes Phase 2, Package 1 of the Sungai Langat Flood Mitigation Plan in Hulu Langat District, backed by a RM512 million budget allocation. - Bernama
