By Dayangku Hidayatul
KUCHING, Oct 21: Sarawak has achieved more than 99 per cent water coverage in urban areas and 72 per cent in rural areas under its Water Supply Grid Programme for Stressed Areas, which involves an overall investment of approximately RM4 billion.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said RM3.231 billion had been expended under the programme as of September 2026.
“Another RM1.085 billion has been allocated for ageing pipeline replacement, with 237.68 kilometres already replaced,” he said when delivering his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting today.
Meanwhile, electricity coverage under the Rural Electrification Scheme had reached 99.7 per cent statewide, including 99.3 per cent in rural areas.
A total of RM2.178 billion had been expended under the scheme as of the third quarter of this year. — DayakDaily
