SANDAKAN: The State Government’s differing approaches in handling water quality issues across Sabah has left Sandakan feeling like a “second-class citizen” compared to Kota Kinabalu and Tawau, said the Sandakan Water Watch Station Committee.
Its Chairman Dato’ John Khoo said Sandakan has yet to receive a short-term solution to the brackish water problem and the Total Dissolved Solids levels in the tap water remained high.“If the tap water is safe to drink, the Government should transparently publish the TDS values for every area in Sandakan, allowing residents to feel assured about their drinking water,” he said.
“Water quality is a crucial factor affecting residents’ quality of life and health. Recently, both Kota Kinabalu and Tawau experienced water quality issues. “However, the treatment and attention given by the Government to these issues differ markedly from Sandakan,” he said. He provided examples, noting that water quality issues in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau were handled more swiftly and effectively.
“Official test results indicated that the output from the Telipok Water Treatment Plant No. 2 met established water quality standards.
News Newspaper Headlines Malaysia Borneo Local National Business Sport Mobile
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Sandakan water source study ridiculous: PoonSANDAKAN: It is ridiculous for related authorities to still do studies to determine new water source 17 months after the treated water supply problem here was raised by local leaders, said Sabah DAP Chairman Datuk Frankie Poon.
Read more »
Telur ayam: KPDN tingkat pemantauan di SandakanSANDAKAN: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) mempertingkatkan pemantauan dan pemeriksaan bekalan dan harga telur ayam di peringkat pemborong dan peruncit di daerah ini.
Read more »
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry monitoring Sandakan egg supply and pricesSANDAKAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is intensifying monitoring and inspection of the supply and prices of chicken eggs at the wholesale and retail levels in the district.
Read more »
Sandakan suppliers, traders so far complying to new egg prices ruleAn international survey of the cost of living in cities has ranked the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh as the second most expensive city to live in in South-East Asia.
Read more »
Crocodile kills Sandakan lad, 9, bathing in riverSANDAKAN: A nine-year-old boy was killed by a crocodile while he was bathing in a river in Kampung Lembaga Batu 8, Jalan Datuk Tay here Sunday.
Read more »
Fire Dept: Boy killed by crocodile while bathing in Sandakan riverSANDAKAN, June 23 — A nine-year-old boy was killed by a crocodile while he was bathing in a river in Kampung Lembaga Batu 8, Jalan Datuk Tay here today. Sandakan Fire and...
Read more »