PUTRAJAYA would address prolonged water woes in Labuan by making it a priority in line with the prime minister’s directive, Federal Territories Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.

“A pivotal component of this initiative involves three pipe replacement projects covering 70km, with an estimated cost of RM108 million.

“These projects are set to be executed in stages and are expected to be completed as early as June 2024, with the final phase concluding no later than the first quarter of 2025,” she said in Labuan today.

Zaliha said the RM300 million allocated under Budget 2024 would facilitate the repair and replacement of water pipes in Pulau Enoe and Bukit Kalam by the second quarter of 2024.

“Ongoing upgrades and replacements of infrastructure and ageing pipes will be carried out in stages from 2024,” she said.

Zaliha instructed the Labuan Water Supply Division to expedite its projects.

“I will meet with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to discuss water supply and electricity issues, ensuring a comprehensive resolution to Labuan’s infrastructure challenges,” she said.

During Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Labuan in December last year, he emphasised the government’s focus on resolving essential infrastructure issues affecting people on the island.

Anwar confirmed an allocation of RM300 million to overcome the water supply problem in Labuan. – Bernama, January 13, 2024.