Kota Kinabalu: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Sabah has expressed concern about water shortages faced by factories at the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP).
It said continued water disruption has seriously impacted manufacturers’ daily operation and gives a negative publicity to the government’s effort to attract foreign investors to KKIP.
"It is a clear sign that the current water supply is unable to meet the water demand of industries in KKIP and if it is not resolved effectively, the state may be at risk of a water crisis," said the group in a statement.
"High rate of non-revenue water (NRW) due to rampant water thefts and leakages of aging pipes are long-standing issues that need to be resolved by the state to prevent more loss of treated water in the state."
FMM Sabah said it understands that the ongoing construction of the Telibong Water Treatment Plant phase two project is expected to be complete and operational by 2023 to mitigate the water shortage issue.
"Nevertheless, with rapid development in the state, FMM Sabah foresees that water demand will increase tremendously and that the state government should have a strategic long-term masterplan."
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