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New Straits Times
08-08-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Sweltering heat at Indera Mahkota clinic as air-conditioner breaks down again
KUANTAN: Faulty air-conditioning units at the Indera Mahkota Health Clinic have left patients and staff enduring sweltering conditions since last month. Several stand fans have been deployed in the patient waiting area to provide some relief, especially during the current hot weather. Semambu assemblyman Chan Chun Kuang said malfunctioning air-conditioner compressors caused the issue, forcing the clinic to rely entirely on stand fans. "I visited the clinic to inspect the faulty air-conditioning system. I was informed that repair work is expected to be completed by mid-August. The clinic has also requested that the repairs be expedited to minimise inconvenience to patients. For now, the public is encouraged to make appointments through MySejahtera to avoid long waiting times," he said in a Facebook post. Chan also suggested patients bring handheld fans to help cope with the heat while waiting for repairs. This is not the first time the clinic has faced such problems, after the centralised air-conditioning system experienced similar issues in June 2023. At that time, Chan contributed four industrial fans to improve comfort for staff and patients. New Straits Times has reached out to Pahang Health Committee chairman Datuk Razali Kassim on long-term measures to resolve the issue.
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Kuantan water supply recovering in stages after early completion of repairs
KUANTAN, July 10 — Repair and maintenance works on all critical instruments at the Kobat Pump House here were fully completed at 9.30am today, ahead of the original schedule. Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad (PAIP) chief executive officer Datuk Saiful Zaini Mohd Bokhari said the raw water pump at the facility resumed operations at 10.15am, with raw water now being channelled to the Semambu Water Treatment Plant for processing. He said several balancing and storage tanks have also been filled to build sufficient pressure and ensure smooth water flow, adding that the supply is expected to resume in stages. 'The recovery of water supply will vary depending on the location of consumer premises and the water pressure within the distribution system. 'Alternative supplies through water tankers and static tanks will continue to be provided in affected areas until full restoration is achieved,' he said in a statement today. Saiful Zaini also expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation of consumers throughout the disruption. 'Your support has motivated us to carry out the repairs more efficiently and swiftly. We also thank the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) for their assistance and supervision during the operation,' he added. Yesterday, PAIP announced that several areas in the Kuantan district would experience an unscheduled water supply disruption for 12 hours, starting at 11pm. — Bernama
