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The Star
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
UMS water supply stabilised after resolution of misunderstanding with Sabah Water Department
KOTA KINABALU: The water supply disruption plaguing Universiti Malaysia Sabah was caused by a misunderstanding between the university and the Sabah Water Department regarding the existing indicator at the R13 water tank. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the State Works Minister, said the issue was being addressed, and the current indicator would be replaced with a digital version within a week. "A series of discussions between the water department and the university, coordinated by the Sabah Works Ministry, as well as site visits to the university, have been conducted to resolve the water issue. We concluded that the water supply was not efficiently channelled due to a misunderstanding. "However, this has been effectively resolved, and based on continuous monitoring since mid-May, the water supply at the university has remained stable to date," he said in a press conference here on Thursday (June 5). Shahelmey said that to address external constraints such as water theft, incomplete pipeline installations and other factors, the water department and the university have been urged to work more closely to resolve or minimise water supply issues. "Through these discussions, the water department and the university have agreed to cooperate, both in technical and communication aspects. The water department is also committed to ensuring that the volume of water entering the R13 tank remains sufficient and consistent, and will work with the university on pump operations. "Additionally, the university must ensure that internal water distribution within the campus is well managed. JANS is also prepared to offer guidance and support in handling the university's internal water distribution if needed," he said. Meanwhile, on the Telibong II pipeline project, Shahelmey said the Sabah government through the water department, is currently undertaking pipe installation works under phase II of the project. The project is expected to be completed by early July and will serve the Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu areas. "It is hoped that once the pipe installation is complete, water distribution to Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu will improve and water supply issues will be minimised," he said. At the same time, Shahelmey said the Urgent Water Supply Scheme (UWSS) project at the Kasigui Penampang water treatment plant, which was initially scheduled for completion in April, has been delayed due to several issues, including unpredictable weather since early this year. "It should have been operational by now, but there have been constraints. However, I have been informed that it is expected to be fully completed by early July. "Once completed, the project would benefit users in Penampang, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas," he added. – Bernama
Barnama
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Water Supply At UMS Stabilises After Misunderstanding Resolved
Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya KOTA KINABALU, June 5 (Bernama) -- The water supply disruption plaguing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was caused by a misunderstanding between the university and the Sabah Water Department (JANS) regarding the existing indicator at the R13 water tank. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the State Works Minister said the issue is currently being addressed, and the current indicator would be replaced with a digital version within a week. 'A series of discussions between JANS and UMS, coordinated by the Sabah Works Ministry, as well as site visits to UMS have been conducted to resolve the water issue. We concluded that the water supply was not efficiently channelled due to a misunderstanding. 'However, this has been effectively resolved, and based on continuous monitoring since mid-May, the water supply at UMS has remained stable to date,' he said in a press conference, here today. Shahelmey said to address external constraints such as water theft, incomplete pipeline installations, and other factors, JANS and UMS have been urged to work more closely to resolve or minimise water supply issues. 'Through these discussions, JANS and UMS have agreed to cooperate, both in technical and communication aspects. JANS is also committed to ensuring that the volume of water entering the R13 tank remains sufficient and consistent, and will work with UMS on pump operations. 'Additionally, UMS must ensure that internal water distribution within the campus is well managed. JANS is also prepared to offer guidance and support in handling the university's internal water distribution if needed,' he said. Meanwhile, on the Telibong II pipeline project, Shahelmey said the Sabah government through JANS, is currently undertaking pipe installation works under phase II of the project. The project is expected to be completed by early July and will serve the Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu areas. 'It is hoped that once the pipe installation is complete, water distribution to Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu will improve and water supply issues will be minimised,' he said. At the same time, Shahelmey said the Urgent Water Supply Scheme (UWSS) project at the Kasigui Penampang water treatment plant, which was originally scheduled for completion in April, has been delayed due to several issues, including unpredictable weather since early this year. 'It should have been operational by now, but there have been constraints. However, I have been informed that it is expected to be fully completed by early July. 'Once completed, the project would benefit users in Penampang, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas,' he added. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Water supply at UMS stabilises after misunderstanding resolved
KOTA KINABALU: The water supply disruption plaguing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was caused by a misunderstanding between the university and the Sabah Water Department (JANS) regarding the existing indicator at the R13 water tank. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the State Works Minister said the issue is currently being addressed, and the current indicator would be replaced with a digital version within a week. 'A series of discussions between JANS and UMS, coordinated by the Sabah Works Ministry, as well as site visits to UMS have been conducted to resolve the water issue. We concluded that the water supply was not efficiently channelled due to a misunderstanding. 'However, this has been effectively resolved, and based on continuous monitoring since mid-May, the water supply at UMS has remained stable to date,' he said in a press conference, here today. Shahelmey said to address external constraints such as water theft, incomplete pipeline installations, and other factors, JANS and UMS have been urged to work more closely to resolve or minimise water supply issues. 'Through these discussions, JANS and UMS have agreed to cooperate, both in technical and communication aspects. JANS is also committed to ensuring that the volume of water entering the R13 tank remains sufficient and consistent, and will work with UMS on pump operations. 'Additionally, UMS must ensure that internal water distribution within the campus is well managed. JANS is also prepared to offer guidance and support in handling the university's internal water distribution if needed,' he said. Meanwhile, on the Telibong II pipeline project, Shahelmey said the Sabah government through JANS, is currently undertaking pipe installation works under phase II of the project. The project is expected to be completed by early July and will serve the Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu areas. 'It is hoped that once the pipe installation is complete, water distribution to Sepanggar and Northern Kota Kinabalu will improve and water supply issues will be minimised,' he said. At the same time, Shahelmey said the Urgent Water Supply Scheme (UWSS) project at the Kasigui Penampang water treatment plant, which was originally scheduled for completion in April, has been delayed due to several issues, including unpredictable weather since early this year. 'It should have been operational by now, but there have been constraints. However, I have been informed that it is expected to be fully completed by early July. 'Once completed, the project would benefit users in Penampang, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas,' he added.
Borneo Post
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Kasigui water supply project to be operational by end of June — Shahelmey
Shahelmey KOTA KINABALU (June 5): The Kasigui Urgent Water Supply Scheme (UWSS) project in Penampang is expected to be operational and begin producing treated water by the end of June, said Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. He explained that the project, undertaken by Jetama Sdn Bhd, experienced a one-month delay from its original schedule due to setbacks in the concreting works for the main slab. 'The concrete slab is now complete and modular units are currently being installed,' Shahelmey told reporters during a press conference at the Public Works Department (JKR) headquarters in Sembulan on Thursday. Originally slated for completion by the end of May, the project was delayed due to unpredictable weather conditions from February to May, he added. 'I sincerely hope it will be completed as promised. Once operational, the Kasigui UWSS will supply five million litres per day (MLD) of treated water into the system, boosting overall supply for Kota Kinabalu and Putatan,' he said. Shahelmey also noted that the Telibong 2 Phase 2 pipeline, expected to be completed by end of June or early July, will help channel additional treated water to northern Sepanggar and northern Kota Kinabalu. 'With that, we anticipate having sufficient water supply for all three areas,' he added. The Kasigui UWSS is part of the state's initiative to enhance water security and alleviate shortages, particularly in southern Kota Kinabalu and Putatan.
Borneo Post
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Shahelmey dismisses Bung's claims of political bias in Kinabatangan road maintenance
Shahelmey KOTA KINABALU (June 5): Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya has refuted allegations made by Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who claimed that roads in Kinabatangan are riddled with potholes and have been neglected due to political bias. Bung had raised concerns that political considerations may be the reason the roads in the area are being excluded from necessary maintenance efforts. However, Shahelmey described the allegations as baseless and inaccurate. 'The road in question — from Batu 32 Sandakan through Kinabatangan to Lahad Datu and Kunak — is part of a federal route currently undergoing Pan Borneo Highway construction,' he told reporters at the Public Works Department (JKR) building here on Thursday. Shahelmey explained that once construction packages were awarded to contractors at the end of last year and early this year, maintenance responsibilities were transferred to those contractors. 'The relevant packages — Packages 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22 — cover the route from Kinabatangan to Lahad Datu. I have received reports from JKR regarding the maintenance work carried out by these contractors,' he said. 'So the claims of political victimisation are completely unfounded. Maintenance is ongoing as per the contractual obligations under the Pan Borneo Highway project,' he added.
