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Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Wales Online
Welsh beach that's a top surfing spot with a campsite that's practically on the sand
Welsh beach that's a top surfing spot with a campsite that's practically on the sand nails that rare combo of wild coastal beauty and a properly managed campsite This beautiful beach often tops the awards for best beaches in the UK and worldwide. (Image: Swansea Council ) Is there anything better than the salty sea breeze in your hair, the sound of waves crashing in the distance, and the smell of a crackling campfire wafting through the evening air? Coastal camping in Wales is properly good for the soul, and it's no wonder more of us are pitching up for a slice of seaside serenity under the stars. While we have loads of cool camping spots, one scenic site in Wales is as close to the beach as you can get. Hill End in the Gower is a hugely popular coastal campsite located just behind dunes and a golden sweep of sand that The Sunday Times named one of the best 25 beaches in the world. The three miles of sandy beach and the famous Worm's Head see Rhossili Bay often top the awards of best beaches in the UK and worldwide. Rhossili Bay has gone mega-viral on TikTok recently and has previously been awarded the 2021 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award. The Independent even described it as "the supermodel of British beaches." It has also won accolades from UK Travel Writers and awards for being the best spot to have a picnic. From the nearby campsite, you can stroll down to the sands and explore Llangennith Burrows beach at the Western end of Rhossili Bay. This sandy, sprawling beach backs onto dreamy dunes, the perfect spot to watch the sunset. Article continues below You can't talk about surfing in Wales without mentioning Llangennith. If there is any kick back from that fabulous Atlantic swell hitting the southern shores of Wales, then Llangennith will have a decent breaking wave height. Llangennith sometimes reminds me of Gwithian beach in Cornwall, in that the paddle out can be a bit tough, especially if you're riding on a board that is over seven feet long, and if the winds get high, the waves can get big and messy. You can book beginner surf lessons from Llangennith Surf School. Their fully qualified British Surfing Association coaches and Great Britain lifeguard staff will give you a totally unique surfing experience on a beautiful stretch of beach. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here What's on the campsite One of the best places for coastal camping in the Gower Peninsular in Wales is near Llangennith beach (Image: Wales Online ) Hill End is a large campsite, with 240 pitches on 14 acres of mostly flat, grassy meadowland - perfect for pitching up near the coast. There are three different pitch types here, including Standard Pitch for a two-man tent or SWB camper-van, a large Pitch for family tents or LWB camper-vans and motor homes, and an electric hook-up pitch. You can book pitches online, and the website has the current prices and details. The main thing to know about Hill End? There are rules. Loads of them. All designed to keep the place calm, quiet and free of idiots. After years as a magnet for all-night mayhem, the campsite got a glow-up and rebranded as a coastal haven for civilised campers who actually enjoy sleeping. This is not the spot for lager-fuelled lads' weekends or thumping beach raves. It's mostly families, and if you can't keep the volume down, you'll be shown the gate. Music? Not allowed. At all. As the website eloquently puts it: 'We do not permit music to be played on the campsite at any time. If this is something you feel is essential for an enjoyable holiday, please book elsewhere.' Harsh? Not really. It's exactly the kind of policy most campsites need to avoid turning into festival-lite hellscapes. No one wants to be woken at 4 a.m. by someone's grim taste in music, especially when it's blaring from a tinny Bluetooth speaker by a day drinking grown-up who should know better. Surfers head for a sunset surf at Llangennith (Image: Wales Online ) And if you're part of a group of six or more adults? You'll need to phone ahead and politely explain why you're not a nightmare. Yes, an actual call. Presumably to confirm you're not planning to turn the dunes into Ibiza-on-Sea. Ammenties-wise, this campsite has a lot to offer, and its high standards certainly make it one of my favourite places to camp in South Wales. For a start, there are free hot showers, yes, free! None of that pay 50p-and-pray nonsense you get in lesser campsites. There are 10 indoor showers for men and 10 for women, some generously oversized, so you can comfortably scrub down with a small mucky child in tow. There are also plenty of loos, and coin-operated hair dryers are available. The campsite is right by the beach (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Wash basins are scattered evenly across the shower blocks, with hot and cold water at your disposal. No queue-induced rage required. Undercover wash-up stations with hot and cold water are also available for all your crusty pan needs, and additional cold-water-only ones are dotted around the camp fields for the brave or the impatient. There's a proper recreation field below the main site, ideal for ball games, running wild, or pretending you know how to play rounders. And for the younger crew, there's a children's playground where they can burn off sugar while you sip something stronger nearby. The site shop has your back, stocking groceries, local produce, and camping essentials, including camping gas and other 'oops-I-forgot' items. It's also an off-licence, because wine is a camping essential. Sunset at Llangennith. Dinosaur onesie optional. (Image: Portia Jones ) Phone charging facilities are also available at the campsite reception, so you won't have to worry about running out of juice. Eddy's is the campsite's crown jewel. A fully licensed café-bistro with takeaway and indoor dining, offering remarkable views over Rhossili Bay and Llangennith Burrows. Great for a full breakfast or a cheeky pint after a long beach day. If you fancy learning to surf on your camp trip, several independent surf schools operate from the main car park. Hill End nails that rare combo of wild coastal beauty and a properly managed campsite. It's got golden sands on its doorstep, epic surf just a stroll away, and a no-nonsense policy that keeps the vibe relaxed, not rowdy. Throw in clean showers, strict rules that get enforced (hallelujah), and a cracking café, and you've got one of the best camping spots in Wales, hands down. Article continues below For more information and booking visit the Hill End Website.
New York Post
06-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm out of lineup for Subway Series finale with shoulder issue
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free A reeling Yankees team that had lost six in a row entering play and several players — notably Clarke Schmidt — along the way has one more concern, if lesser in severity. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was out of the starting lineup Sunday because of a shoulder he called 'super sore.' Chisholm said he had been dealing with the shoulder soreness for about three weeks — it started when he backhanded a ball and threw across the diamond 'as hard as I could,' and it began to ache — but believed he would be fine. Advertisement Chisholm did not think even that Sunday would be a full day off — 'I'll probably be in there in the fifth,' he said before the Subway Series finale at Citi Field — but he wore tape around his right shoulder. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is out of the Yankees' lineup Sunday for the Subway Series finale against the Mets. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post In his past four games, Chisholm — a more natural second baseman asked to play third — had made three throwing errors, including airmailing a throw to first Saturday that led to a Mets run. Advertisement 'I would never use anything as an excuse,' Chisholm said when asked if the shoulder could have caused the wayward throws. 'Yeah, my arm was sore, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't make a play.' Manager Aaron Boone put Oswald Peraza at third base on an afternoon DJ LeMahieu played second. Boone called Chisholm 'a little beat up,' and the fact the Mets were planning to use a lefty in Brandon Waddell as their bulk pitcher made the decision easier. Jazz Chisholm Jr. AP Still, losing Chisholm's bat — he entered play with a .987 OPS with six homers in his past 19 games — could hurt. Advertisement 'He's been obviously hitting the ball so well,' Boone said. The Yankees traded Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre catcher Alex Jackson to the Orioles for international signing bonus pool money and a player to be named later or cash. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS Advertisement Jackson, a 29-year-old who owned a .772 OPS in 44 minor league games this season, replaces another former Yankees catcher in Gary Sánchez, whom Baltimore placed on the IL with a knee injury. Before the game, the Yankees re-signed Geoff Hartlieb to a major league deal and added the righty to the roster while optioning lefty Jayvien Sandridge to SWB. Boone called Saturday's signing of veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario a 'depth' move. Candelario will report to SWB. The 31-year-old hit just .113 with a .410 OPS in 22 games with the Reds this season before he was designated for assignment. The 10-year major leaguer then accepted a minor league pact with the Yankees, who have been typically playing Chisholm at third and seeing how much LeMahieu has left at second. 'A guy with a really good track record,' Boone said of Candelario, a standout as recently as 2023, when he finished with an .807 OPS combined with the Nationals and Cubs. 'Struggled a little bit with some injuries this year. Up and down a little bit last year season-wise. But a guy that's always been a pretty good hitter in this league, a pretty good player in this league.'
Borneo Post
21-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SWB: Sibu water woes traced to leaks at hospital, airport
Abdul Malik, flanked by Sia (left) and Loh, responds to a question posed during the press conference. SIBU (June 21): The ongoing water supply issues affecting Kemuyang, Sibu Jaya, Rascom Camp and the surrounding areas have been primarily attributed to leaks in the pipeline supplying water to the mentioned areas. Speaking at a press conference here today, Sibu Water Board (SWB) general manager Abdul Malik Abdullah revealed that investigations had pinpointed two key premises with suspected major internal pipeline leaks: Sibu Hospital, and Sibu Airport. 'In the case of Sibu Hospital, we have observed a noticeable increase in water consumption, from approximately 0.5 MLD (million litres per day) to 1MLD. 'Additionally, a review of the hospital's water bills also raised concerns. Typically, their monthly bill is around RM15,000. 'However, last month, it spiked to RM30,000. 'As for Sibu Airport, daily water consumption has doubled from 0.3MLD to 0.6MLD,' he said, adding that both locations had been notified of these matters. In view of this, he said the board had slightly reduced the sluice valve opening to regulate water flow to these two locations while awaiting repair works. According to Abdul Malik, many pipelines are ageing, with some already in service for about 30 years. He also highlighted that the water demand in Sibu had reached its peak at 195MLD, matching the combined production capacity of the existing plants: 150MLD from the Salim Water Treatment Plant, and 45MLD from the Bukit Lima treatment facility. 'This means the system is operating at full capacity. Even minor water disruptions or leaks can impact the overall supply,' he added. To address the issue, Abdul Malik said several main projects had been approved, with some currently being implemented. 'The Salim water treatment plant will increase its capacity from 150MLD to 300MLD, with RM300 million allocated by the Sarawak government,' he said, adding that the project commenced in May last year and should reach completion by mid-2027. 'Upon completion, Sibu's total water production capacity will increase to 345MLD, including output from the Bukit Lima water treatment plant, boosting the reserve margin in order to water usage, in which we anticipate until 2036.' Abdul Malik also said the Sarawak government had approved RM170 million for replacement of 360km stretch of ageing pipes in phases, from this year until 2028. 'This year, five packages worth RM51 million are being implemented as part of the overall project. The Sarawak government has allocated RM1.1 billion for the initiative, with RM170 million allocated to SWB,' he said. Furthermore, Abdul Malik pointed at the Sungai Sadit acute plant as among the mitigation measures, pending the completion of the upgrading works on the Salim water treatment plant. 'This acute system, with 4MLD production capacity, will increase our water reserves.' He also said the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction project, expected to be completed by April 2026, should lead to water savings of 15MLD. In addition, the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB)'s project, an acute plant in Nibong Tada, once completed, would eliminate the need for SWB to supply 2MLD of water to JBALB. Among those present at the press conference were SWB senior manager (customer service and distribution) Loh Wei Lun and assistant executive (non-revenue water) Sia Yew Tatt. disruption pipeline leaks Sibu SWB water
The Advertiser
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
One in five Volkswagen ID. Buzz buyers will opt for the most expensive one
At least 20 per cent of Australian customers for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van and people mover range are expected to choose the more powerful, dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX performance flagship – more than in almost any other market – despite its near-$20,000 price premium at a hefty $109,990 before on-road costs. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia director Nathan Johnson said local demand for the GTX will reflect the popularity of GTI hot hatch versions of the venerable VW Golf in this market. "With GTX, one in five [ID. Buzz sales] is our expectation – so roughly 20 per cent – and that will be one of the highest penetration rates for GTX in any market," he said at the recently launch of the ID. Buzz GTX. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We're confident that it'll be quite high. We obviously haven't played in the performance market before at commercial vehicles, but from a Volkswagen perspective, in GTI, we are one of the top markets globally, and always have been in that space, so we always get a lot of attention from the global guys when it comes to performance models." Volkswagen Australia says about 20 per cent of its initial annual allocation of ID. Buzz vehicles is already spoken for, but its sales ambitions are relatively low for what is a relatively niche model, at a minimum of 100 per month – much less than the traditional volume of other VW commercial vans including the small Caddy, mid-size Transporter and large Crafter. First released in Europe in June 2022 and previously due on sale in Australia in 2024, the ID. Buzz was finally launched here in December, initially in short-wheelbase rear-wheel drive Cargo commercial van and both SWB five-seat and LWB seven-seat Pro people mover guises. Initial customer deliveries were held back until April to ensure all vehicles received a software update bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so to May this year fewer than 100 have now been registered. Volkswagen projects 55-60 per cent of buyers will opt for the Pro people movers, with the remaining 40-45 per cent going for the Cargo van. And of the almost 8000 expressions of interest it has received, most prospective buyers are keen on SWB vehicles and 70 per cent of orders are for people movers with a trademark two-tone paint scheme. The range-topping, long-wheelbase GTX is not only quicker and more powerful than all other ID. Buzz variants, thanks to its dual-motor powertrain that makes it the only all-wheel drive version, but it offers a higher 1600kg braked towing capacity and scores almost every option as standard in a 300mm-longer body with the practicality of seven seats. "The GTX has the benefit of being 4Motion [AWD] as well. This is very much a lifestyle vehicle that leans into some of those specific elements, and whether they go to the snow or the beach or so on, customers in Australia do have a preference for all-wheel drive," said Volkswagen Group Australia acting general manager of corporate communications, Daniel DeGasperi. "The GTX's higher towing capacity of up to 1.6 tonnes also means that while we're not talking about something that tows 3.5 tonnes like our Amarok, people do tow jet skis and small boats and vans." The GTX employs the same 86kWh lithium-ion battery as all other ID. Buzz variants, but adds a front-mounted electric motor to offer not only AWD, but total outputs of 250kW of power and 590Nm of torque. This results in a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds and 450km of electric range under the WLTP cycle. MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz Content originally sourced from: At least 20 per cent of Australian customers for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van and people mover range are expected to choose the more powerful, dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX performance flagship – more than in almost any other market – despite its near-$20,000 price premium at a hefty $109,990 before on-road costs. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia director Nathan Johnson said local demand for the GTX will reflect the popularity of GTI hot hatch versions of the venerable VW Golf in this market. "With GTX, one in five [ID. Buzz sales] is our expectation – so roughly 20 per cent – and that will be one of the highest penetration rates for GTX in any market," he said at the recently launch of the ID. Buzz GTX. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We're confident that it'll be quite high. We obviously haven't played in the performance market before at commercial vehicles, but from a Volkswagen perspective, in GTI, we are one of the top markets globally, and always have been in that space, so we always get a lot of attention from the global guys when it comes to performance models." Volkswagen Australia says about 20 per cent of its initial annual allocation of ID. Buzz vehicles is already spoken for, but its sales ambitions are relatively low for what is a relatively niche model, at a minimum of 100 per month – much less than the traditional volume of other VW commercial vans including the small Caddy, mid-size Transporter and large Crafter. First released in Europe in June 2022 and previously due on sale in Australia in 2024, the ID. Buzz was finally launched here in December, initially in short-wheelbase rear-wheel drive Cargo commercial van and both SWB five-seat and LWB seven-seat Pro people mover guises. Initial customer deliveries were held back until April to ensure all vehicles received a software update bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so to May this year fewer than 100 have now been registered. Volkswagen projects 55-60 per cent of buyers will opt for the Pro people movers, with the remaining 40-45 per cent going for the Cargo van. And of the almost 8000 expressions of interest it has received, most prospective buyers are keen on SWB vehicles and 70 per cent of orders are for people movers with a trademark two-tone paint scheme. The range-topping, long-wheelbase GTX is not only quicker and more powerful than all other ID. Buzz variants, thanks to its dual-motor powertrain that makes it the only all-wheel drive version, but it offers a higher 1600kg braked towing capacity and scores almost every option as standard in a 300mm-longer body with the practicality of seven seats. "The GTX has the benefit of being 4Motion [AWD] as well. This is very much a lifestyle vehicle that leans into some of those specific elements, and whether they go to the snow or the beach or so on, customers in Australia do have a preference for all-wheel drive," said Volkswagen Group Australia acting general manager of corporate communications, Daniel DeGasperi. "The GTX's higher towing capacity of up to 1.6 tonnes also means that while we're not talking about something that tows 3.5 tonnes like our Amarok, people do tow jet skis and small boats and vans." The GTX employs the same 86kWh lithium-ion battery as all other ID. Buzz variants, but adds a front-mounted electric motor to offer not only AWD, but total outputs of 250kW of power and 590Nm of torque. This results in a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds and 450km of electric range under the WLTP cycle. MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz Content originally sourced from: At least 20 per cent of Australian customers for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van and people mover range are expected to choose the more powerful, dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX performance flagship – more than in almost any other market – despite its near-$20,000 price premium at a hefty $109,990 before on-road costs. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia director Nathan Johnson said local demand for the GTX will reflect the popularity of GTI hot hatch versions of the venerable VW Golf in this market. "With GTX, one in five [ID. Buzz sales] is our expectation – so roughly 20 per cent – and that will be one of the highest penetration rates for GTX in any market," he said at the recently launch of the ID. Buzz GTX. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We're confident that it'll be quite high. We obviously haven't played in the performance market before at commercial vehicles, but from a Volkswagen perspective, in GTI, we are one of the top markets globally, and always have been in that space, so we always get a lot of attention from the global guys when it comes to performance models." Volkswagen Australia says about 20 per cent of its initial annual allocation of ID. Buzz vehicles is already spoken for, but its sales ambitions are relatively low for what is a relatively niche model, at a minimum of 100 per month – much less than the traditional volume of other VW commercial vans including the small Caddy, mid-size Transporter and large Crafter. First released in Europe in June 2022 and previously due on sale in Australia in 2024, the ID. Buzz was finally launched here in December, initially in short-wheelbase rear-wheel drive Cargo commercial van and both SWB five-seat and LWB seven-seat Pro people mover guises. Initial customer deliveries were held back until April to ensure all vehicles received a software update bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so to May this year fewer than 100 have now been registered. Volkswagen projects 55-60 per cent of buyers will opt for the Pro people movers, with the remaining 40-45 per cent going for the Cargo van. And of the almost 8000 expressions of interest it has received, most prospective buyers are keen on SWB vehicles and 70 per cent of orders are for people movers with a trademark two-tone paint scheme. The range-topping, long-wheelbase GTX is not only quicker and more powerful than all other ID. Buzz variants, thanks to its dual-motor powertrain that makes it the only all-wheel drive version, but it offers a higher 1600kg braked towing capacity and scores almost every option as standard in a 300mm-longer body with the practicality of seven seats. "The GTX has the benefit of being 4Motion [AWD] as well. This is very much a lifestyle vehicle that leans into some of those specific elements, and whether they go to the snow or the beach or so on, customers in Australia do have a preference for all-wheel drive," said Volkswagen Group Australia acting general manager of corporate communications, Daniel DeGasperi. "The GTX's higher towing capacity of up to 1.6 tonnes also means that while we're not talking about something that tows 3.5 tonnes like our Amarok, people do tow jet skis and small boats and vans." The GTX employs the same 86kWh lithium-ion battery as all other ID. Buzz variants, but adds a front-mounted electric motor to offer not only AWD, but total outputs of 250kW of power and 590Nm of torque. This results in a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds and 450km of electric range under the WLTP cycle. MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz Content originally sourced from: At least 20 per cent of Australian customers for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van and people mover range are expected to choose the more powerful, dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX performance flagship – more than in almost any other market – despite its near-$20,000 price premium at a hefty $109,990 before on-road costs. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia director Nathan Johnson said local demand for the GTX will reflect the popularity of GTI hot hatch versions of the venerable VW Golf in this market. "With GTX, one in five [ID. Buzz sales] is our expectation – so roughly 20 per cent – and that will be one of the highest penetration rates for GTX in any market," he said at the recently launch of the ID. Buzz GTX. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We're confident that it'll be quite high. We obviously haven't played in the performance market before at commercial vehicles, but from a Volkswagen perspective, in GTI, we are one of the top markets globally, and always have been in that space, so we always get a lot of attention from the global guys when it comes to performance models." Volkswagen Australia says about 20 per cent of its initial annual allocation of ID. Buzz vehicles is already spoken for, but its sales ambitions are relatively low for what is a relatively niche model, at a minimum of 100 per month – much less than the traditional volume of other VW commercial vans including the small Caddy, mid-size Transporter and large Crafter. First released in Europe in June 2022 and previously due on sale in Australia in 2024, the ID. Buzz was finally launched here in December, initially in short-wheelbase rear-wheel drive Cargo commercial van and both SWB five-seat and LWB seven-seat Pro people mover guises. Initial customer deliveries were held back until April to ensure all vehicles received a software update bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so to May this year fewer than 100 have now been registered. Volkswagen projects 55-60 per cent of buyers will opt for the Pro people movers, with the remaining 40-45 per cent going for the Cargo van. And of the almost 8000 expressions of interest it has received, most prospective buyers are keen on SWB vehicles and 70 per cent of orders are for people movers with a trademark two-tone paint scheme. The range-topping, long-wheelbase GTX is not only quicker and more powerful than all other ID. Buzz variants, thanks to its dual-motor powertrain that makes it the only all-wheel drive version, but it offers a higher 1600kg braked towing capacity and scores almost every option as standard in a 300mm-longer body with the practicality of seven seats. "The GTX has the benefit of being 4Motion [AWD] as well. This is very much a lifestyle vehicle that leans into some of those specific elements, and whether they go to the snow or the beach or so on, customers in Australia do have a preference for all-wheel drive," said Volkswagen Group Australia acting general manager of corporate communications, Daniel DeGasperi. "The GTX's higher towing capacity of up to 1.6 tonnes also means that while we're not talking about something that tows 3.5 tonnes like our Amarok, people do tow jet skis and small boats and vans." The GTX employs the same 86kWh lithium-ion battery as all other ID. Buzz variants, but adds a front-mounted electric motor to offer not only AWD, but total outputs of 250kW of power and 590Nm of torque. This results in a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds and 450km of electric range under the WLTP cycle. MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID. Buzz Content originally sourced from:
Borneo Post
20-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Years of water woes: Tmn Desa Kemuyang residents urge swift action on supply issues
Tap is turned on, but not a single drop of water comes out. SIBU (June 20): Despite a prolonged wait, residents of Taman Desa Kemuyang continue to endure low water pressure, a long-standing issue that has brought significant hardship and inconvenience to the community. A resident, identified only as Tom, said the issue is not new and has persisted for years. He explained that residents frequently experience low water pressure, especially during peak hours from 6pm to 9pm – a crucial time when many return from work and carry out household chores. 'The population here is growing, and with more housing and development in the area, the system can no longer cope with the demand,' he said. Tom urged the Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Minister for Utility and Communication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, to prioritise resolving the issue once and for all. 'At times, not even a single drop of water comes out of the tap. We face difficulty in cooking, drinking, bathing, and other basic tasks,' he added. Tom claimed he had contacted the Sibu Water Board (SWB) hotline numerous times to raise his concerns but often received no response. On one occasion, he was told the contractor was investigating around the Rascom army camp for potential causes of leakage. 'Even when there's no leakage, the water pressure is already very low. Imagine how bad it gets if there is a leakage,' he remarked, voicing the community's growing frustration. According to Tom, the SWB had previously identified internal pipe leakage at the Rascom ZCamp at Mile 10, Jalan Ulu Oya, as the cause of the water disruption, which required an increased supply to the camp. As a temporary measure, the agency reportedly adjusted the valve to the camp to safeguard water flow to Jalan Kemuyang. To improve supply in the long term, SWB had proposed the installation of a 600mm-diameter pipeline along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman under the Kanowit Water Supply Phase 2 project, overseen by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBLAB) – a project that was expected to be completed last year. However, as of today, the situation remains unresolved. 'The problem is still here. The residents' patience is wearing thin. We've been suffering for years, and we still don't have consistent access to tap water,' he lamented. lead Sibu Taman Desa Kemuyang water woes
