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Malaysia's federal government has pledged RM4.06 billion to finance rural water supply projects across Sabah, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasizing the initiative targets the country's poorest districts and aligns with broader poverty eradication efforts.
A significant water supply disruption will affect approximately 34,000 consumer accounts across four Kelantan districts following a leak in a major raw water pipeline serving the Merbau Chondong treatment facility.
Brunei's Public Works Department commenced emergency valve replacement work on critical transmission pipelines, affecting dozens of communities across Brunei-Muara District. Authorities have deployed emergency water collection points and tanker services.
Kelantan's RM54.98 million Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant nears completion with 97% progress, set to serve over 13,000 consumers across five districts starting September, while state targets full water supply resolution by 2030.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to upgrading deteriorating healthcare facilities and resolving chronic water supply problems in Rengit, framing infrastructure improvements as fundamental rights during Pakatan Harapan's campaign for Saturday's Johor election.