DUN Sarawak: RM425 million allocated for clean water supply level in Krian

KUCHING: Two water supply projects worth a total of RM425 million are expected to strengthen access to clean water supplies in Krian State Legislative Assembly (DUN) area by 2028.

Member of the Krian State Legislative Assembly (ADUN), Dato Friday Belik said that the project includes construction of water supply system for Saratok District and upgrading of Kaki Wong Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity and coverage of water supply to residents.

"With the completion of this project, the entire DUN Krian Region will have access to clean water supplies from JBALB by 2028.

"This is in line with our desire to ensure that no families are excluded from clean and safe water supplies even outside the city", he said.

He said this while discussing the Supply Bill (2027) at the 19th Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) Conference, today.

According to Friday, the project 'Proposed Water Supply System to Saratok District', Concrete Division worth RM185 million covers Ulu Sebetan, Brayang, Mudong, Tapang Ujan and Kop Ibus area, with implementation starting on 1 December 2025.

Meanwhile, the RM240 million upgrade project of Wong Kaki Water Treatment Plant started on 8 June 2026, thus increasing water treatment capacity from 30 million litres per day (MLD) to 60 MLD.

In addition to the water supply project, Krian also received RM62.76 million in 2026 for maintenance and reconstruction work of 10 primary schools, thus strengthening educational facilities in the area.

Meanwhile, RM27.5 million through the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) allocation has been channelled to Krian since 2022 for 206 projects, including upgrading infrastructure in long houses, schools, houses of worship and public facilities.

Friday said the development efforts reflected the government's commitment to improving the quality of life of rural communities through provision of basic infrastructure and better facilities. - TVS