Several Kedah voters spoke to FMT about their hope that the results of the state election tomorrow will not hinder the state’s development, with politics set aside in the people’s interest.

Zamri Ahamad, a Kampung Telok Air resident in Bukit Kechil, said he has had to grapple with constant water supply disruptions for the past 10 years, and hopes the next state administration can put an end to it immediately.

He said fellow residents are sick of the issue, which becomes all the more critical during the festive season when extended family members are back.

“Right now we’re only using a water tank to store water at night, when the water pressure is a little stronger. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have any water (when there are water cuts).

“We don’t want to point fingers at anyone. Recently, Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (Sada) installed some new pipes and conducted upgrade works,” the 49-year-old trader said.

Syarikah Yusof, 53, said the next state government must prioritise holding talks with Putrajaya to overcome the water woes in Kedah.

The resident of Kampung Sungai Panjang, Kuala Ketil, said water is a basic necessity that must be made accessible to all.

“So, please put politics aside and don’t let the people become victims.”

Similarly, Ivan Ikuwan of Kampung Sungai Kap, Padang Terap said resolving the issue would ensure Kedahans could live in comfort.

The 43-year-old said people in his village have been forced to dig up and construct their own tube wells and even bathe in the nearby river whenever water disruptions occurred.

“Right now, a Sada water tanker would come once every two days to bring us water. They bring a sufficient amount that will last for two days but we would still have to be prudent (with usage).”