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Daily Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Water Department slammed for Labuan water crisis
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Text Size: The empty water cistern in Wong's house. LABUAN: The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) has criticised the Water Department (JBA) for its continued failure to resolve the island's worsening water crisis, calling its response slow and inadequate. Its President, Datuk Wong Kii Yii, said he was personally affected after his home was left without water for several days, and despite repeated calls to JBA, no water delivery was made. 'My family, along with other residents nearby, had no access to clean water. I contacted JBA several times asking for a water tanker to be sent, but there was no prompt response,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. He said it was only after contacting the Chief Executive Officer of Labuan Corporation (Perbadanan Labuan), Sukuran Taib, that a water delivery was arranged using a PL tanker. He commended the swift action by Sukuran and his team. Wong called on JBA to be more responsive to public complaints and act quickly to assist residents in need of water, especially during prolonged supply disruptions. He also criticised the Public Works Department (JKR) and JBA for failing to properly cover up a road section near his house, where pipe repair works had been carried out, causing inconvenience to road users. Wong urged the Government to take serious and immediate action to address the worsening water situation in Labuan, stressing that it is affecting daily life and investor confidence. 'The Government has grand plans for Labuan's development under the Federal Territories Department (JWP), including programmes like the Borneo Flora Festival, but the people are suffering from basic shortages. Even the flowers at the event get watered daily, but not the people,' he said. He said he has hesitated to bring potential investors and tourists to Labuan due to the unresolved water issues and warned that it may affect the island's image and economic prospects. Wong reiterated his call for the government and related agencies to stop ignoring the needs of the people and prioritise essential services like water supply. 'Don't let the people of Labuan continue to suffer. JBA must respond to water supply complaints quickly, especially for rural residents,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Chamber criticises water crisis in Labuan
The empty water cistern in Wong's house. LABUAN (July 9): The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) has voiced strong disappointment over the Water Department's (JBA) failure to proactively address the island's worsening water crisis. Its president, Datuk Wong Kii Yii, expressed dismay at the department's slow response, revealing that his own household was left without water for several days despite repeated requests for assistance. 'I contacted JBA several times to send water to my house, but there was no immediate action. The delay left my family and nearby residents without clean water,' he said on Wednesday. Wong said he eventually sought help from the Chief Executive Officer of Labuan Corporation, Sukuran Taib, who promptly dispatched water tankers to the affected area. 'I appreciate the swift action by the CEO of Labuan Corporation. This is how it should be done — quick, efficient and understanding of the people's hardship,' he said. He urged JBA to be more responsive and sensitive to the needs of Labuan residents, especially during periods of water shortages. 'JBA must remain alert and ensure timely water delivery to households and villages whenever issues arise. Don't leave the people suffering without clean water,' he said. Wong also criticised JBA and the Public Works Department (JKR) for abandoning excavation works near his home after pipe repairs, leaving the area unsafe. 'The dug-up road near my house has not been properly restored. This is not only inconvenient but also poses a danger to road users,' he pointed out. Calling for urgent and long-term solutions, Wong said the government must act decisively to resolve Labuan's chronic water supply issues. 'I know the government has big plans to develop Labuan — but while they focus on grand projects, they are ignoring daily problems that burden the people,' he said. He cited the ongoing Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) as an example of misplaced priorities. 'Today, the Federal Territories Department (JWP) is organising major events like the Borneo Flora Festival to boost Labuan's economy. But those flowers are watered every day, while residents don't have enough clean water. 'Flowers get water, people don't — where is the logic in that?' Wong asked. He warned that the lack of basic utilities like water could discourage both investors and tourists from choosing Labuan.
