THE water supply problem in Kelantan needs to be resolved regardless of political affiliation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Therefore, he said, the federal government has agreed to take immediate measures towards that purpose.  

Anwar said he had a brief discussion with Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister  Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Kelantan Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakob on the matter.

The prime minister said he had presented this decision during an audience with Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V at Istana Kelantan in Kubang Kerian this evening.

“Kelantan is facing a serious water problem, so I would like to suggest cooperation between the federal government and the state government,” he said at the Malaysia Madani open house held at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium grounds in Kota Baru tonight.

Anwar said the unity government would hold discussions if the state government is willing to cooperate, after which systematic and efficient water supply projects would be implemented for the whole of Kelantan.

“More than 60 years of independence, endless political issues are only burdening the people,” he said.

“That is why I am urging (for a solution), and the stand taken by the unity government is that we will find the funds and a solution.

“However, it has to be done through appropriate methods and with the full cooperation of the state government.” – Bernama, May 12, 2023.