Kota Kinabalu: The State Water Department defended its water supply operations to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), insisting that the supply has remained sufficient at all times despite growing complaints from students over prolonged shortages.
Its Director Chee Chun Chieh said Tank R13, which supplies water to the UMS campus, has never been empty or dropped below a level that would prevent water from being pumped by the university.
“UMS only requires five million liters of water per day (MLD), and the volume available in Tank R13 is more than adequate to meet this daily demand,” he said in a statement, Thursday.
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“If the current pumping system is no longer capable of handling the required volume, the university is encouraged to replace it with higher-capacity or more efficient pumps,” Chee said.
He noted that it has been informed of ongoing efforts by UMS to address the issue, including the construction of a new water tank and installation of new pumps.
“Jans is fully committed to resolving this issue collaboratively and professionally with UMS.
“Our priority is ensuring reliable water access for the campus community and the public,” he said
He reiterated its commitment to transparency, technical efficiency and a collaborative approach to ensure that the needs of students, university staff and the broader community are met.
