Bottled water shipment of 6,000 cartons cleared in Miri easing supply disruption from pipeline repairs

MIRI, June 11 — A total of 6,000 cartons of bottled water has been brought into Miri to help meet the needs of residents affected by water supply disruptions caused by repair works on a leaking main pipeline at Mile 7, Jalan Miri–Bintulu, said Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin

He said the shipment of bottled water has been fully cleared and is currently being distributed to the market to ensure sufficient supply for public use.

Lee added that the Miri Port Authority and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) provided full cooperation by expediting the clearance process for containers carrying the bottled water supplies into Miri.

“So far, one shipment carrying approximately 6,000 cartons of bottled water has been fully released for distribution to consumers.

“All necessary measures have been taken to ensure that supplies are sufficient and readily available to the public,” he told reporters today.

He also advised bottled water retailers not to take advantage of the situation by increasing prices during the period of water supply disruption.

“I would like to remind all bottled water sellers not to take advantage of the situation, as people are in urgent need of water supplies at this time.

“I also urge the public not to engage in panic buying so that the available supply can be shared fairly among all consumers,” he said.

Lee said additional supplies of bottled water continue to be brought into Miri through local distributors, and that the current supply situation remains under control.

At the same time, he said the relevant authorities have been asked to monitor both the availability and pricing of bottled water to ensure that no parties exploit the difficulties faced by the public.

He expressed confidence that with the additional supplies entering the market, residents’ needs will be adequately met while awaiting the full restoration of the water supply.

Meanwhile, Lee urged the public to use water prudently and only for essential purposes throughout the period of the water supply disruption. — The Borneo Post