PETALING JAYA: The Sarawak government hopes that Putrajaya will channel more funds for water supply projects so the state can achieve its target of adequate water supply.
Sarawak utility and telecommunications minister Julaihi Narawi said the state government had provided funds for these projects, but more were needed to achieve its target.
“We want to implement water infrastructure projects so that by 2030, we would have an adequate supply of water, a reserve margin of 20%, and a grid for treated water that we bring from one water treatment plant to another,” he said.
According to The Borneo Post, Julaihi said several water supply projects in Samarahan were ongoing, with their total cost coming up to RM274.6 million.
“With 18 completed projects costing RM207 million, the total cost of the water supply projects in Samarahan is over RM400 million,” he said.