KOTA KINABALU, Oct 25 — The water supply disruption in Tawau was raised at the Sabah Cabinet meeting last Wednesday to ensure immediate action is taken to help affected residents.

Sabah Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, who raised the matter, said dry weather and a prolonged lack of rain have affected raw water sources, disrupting treatment operations and distribution since last week.

“I raised this problem at the Cabinet meeting because I understand the difficulties faced by affected residents.

“Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has also directed the Sabah Works and Utilities Ministry to have the Tawau Water Department (JANS) take proactive action.