Consumer group slams JANS over misleading UMS water supply claim
Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images KOTA KINABALU: The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah Chapter, on Monday, criticised the Sabah Water Department (JANS) for claiming Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is receiving adequate water supply despite continued disruptions. YPNM Chairman David Chan described the statement as misleading and insulting to UMS, calling it a failure of responsibility for the department to shift blame without formal consultation or verification. He emphasised that UMS employs engineering experts with advanced degrees who are well-equipped to identify internal faults, and accused the department of undermining the institution's integrity and morale. YPNM demanded that JANS retract its claim, issue a public apology to the UMS community, and work with the university to implement lasting solutions to the water supply issue. The group also urged the Chief Minister and relevant ministries to hold public agencies accountable and to ensure transparent, professional communication moving forward. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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