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Sabah allocates over RM1 billion to tackle water supply crisis
The Sabah state government is investing more than RM1 billion to address persistent water supply challenges across the state. The allocation will fund infrastructure upgrades including the replacement of aging pipelines and measures to combat theft.
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Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced the substantial funding commitment as the state moves to resolve long-standing water distribution issues that have affected communities throughout the region. The comprehensive investment reflects the government's prioritisation of water security as a critical public service.
The funds will be directed toward replacing deteriorated pipe infrastructure in numerous districts across Sabah, where ageing systems have contributed to service disruptions and supply losses. The problem has been compounded by theft of water infrastructure in several areas, which has further strained the system's capacity to deliver reliable supply to residents and businesses.
The initiative represents one of the state's largest single investments in water infrastructure in recent years. Officials indicated the programme would be rolled out progressively across different regions to ensure systematic improvements to the water supply network.
Water supply shortages have been a recurring concern in Sabah, with both rural and urban areas experiencing intermittent disruptions. The state government's intervention aims to modernise ageing systems and strengthen the resilience of water distribution networks to meet current and future demand.