KUCHING: The local water authority, Kuching Water Board (KWB), has completed flushing work in response to complaints about unclean and muddy water supply in Desa Wira, Kenyalang Park, and Bintawa. As a result, the number of complaints has decreased.
Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, the Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications for Sarawak, stated that KWB will continue to intensify flushing operations in the areas under its supervision according to schedule.
Regarding water supply disruptions in Semaba, KWB has replaced old water pipes in four lanes, namely lanes two, three, five, and eight. The work will progressively continue in the remaining seven lanes. Additionally, old pipes of various sizes within the jurisdiction of Kuching Water Board will be upgraded and replaced in phases.
On a different matter, also during his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, Julaihi responded to Padungan Assemblyman, Chong Chien Jen.
He said that when Sarawak starts exporting power to Singapore and with the additional generation capacity built by 2032, the total generation capacity will be 9,529 Megawatts (MW), which will be sufficient to meet both domestic and export demands.
He clarified that the firm power export of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) represents only 10 per cent of the total generation capacity. The power exported to Singapore is sourced from the Sarawak Grid System rather than a specific generation source or hydro power plant.
Exporting power to countries like Singapore and neighbouring nations will expand and diversify the customer base in Sarawak. It will also act as a catalyst for further economic growth of the state, particularly in new generation plants such as hydro and solar.
Furthermore, it will contribute to the upgrading of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. This, in turn, will support local companies by ensuring the stability of power supply and the affordability of electricity tariffs in Sarawak.
