KOTA KINABALU: With the effectiveness of Sabah's water officials constantly called into question by consumers, a revamp of the Water Department may be in the offing.
A recent meeting between Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is state Works Minister, and state Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun seems to indicate this.
"However, that is not considered a real solution but just 'firefighting'. water rationing to distribute the supply around," he said.ALSO READ:Consumers in Sabah highlight their water woes on social media on a daily basis. Residents of housing estates, flats and condominiums appear to be the worst hit, with low water pressure at best and taps sometimes running dry for days at a stretch.Facebook user"MadamSue AbdGhani" said she missed having water flowing from her kitchen tap, which has been dry for two weeks.
The battle against water theft by squatters cannot be won, an official familiar with the matter said.
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