KOTA BARU – The federal government through the Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) will review the application submitted by the Kelantan government for an allocation of RM1.7 billion to resolve the treated water problem in the state.
Kasa Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said resolving the water issue in Kelantan will be a priority.
“We have seen the strategic planning of the state government, especially through Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd, which involves the application for RM1.7 billion to solve the water problem... so we will review it first,” he told reporters at the handover ceremony of Covid-19 standard operation procedure (SOP) compliance kit for barbershops here today.
At the ceremony, Tuan Ibrahim, who is also Kubang Kerian MP, donated the Covid-19 SOP compliance kit to 30 barbershop operators.
Tuan Ibrahim said Kelantan has a high non-revenue water rate that contributes to the problem, and this requires mass replacement of pipes, which is being implemented.
“In addition, it also has insufficient water supply resources and faces process constraints to build new (water) plants,” he added. – Bernama, February 6, 2021
