LABUAN — The Federal Government has allocated nearly RM640 million for 19 water supply projects in Labuan under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the projects currently at various stages of implementation.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said nine water supply improvement projects worth about RM133 million had been completed and handed over in January this year.
She said almost 90 per cent of Labuan’s treated water supply depended on the Lawa Gadong Water Treatment Plant in Sabah, making the island vulnerable to disruptions at the facility.
“When disruptions occur in water treatment plant, Labuan residents are also affected. I understand that this issue affects the daily lives of families and businesses,” she said.
Hannah said the government would continue monitoring the progress of the projects and ensure that residents received clear updates on their implementation.
She said this when officiating the 2026 MADANI Kita Programme with the Labuan community at Dewan Arena, Labuan Corporation, here today.
The programme brings various government agencies together at one location to facilitate public access to information, assistance and government services.
Among other initiatives highlighted in her speech were school transportation assistance for 437 pupils from six schools in Labuan, a RM300,000 allocation to build a dedicated centre for senior citizens and a 50 per cent rental reduction for eligible traders at the Central Market and several other business premises.
Hannah said the effectiveness of government assistance should be measured by its impact on beneficiaries, stressing that support must reach those who need it.
She also urged government departments and agencies to ensure that residents seeking assistance received clear answers and appropriate follow-up action.
“If their problems cannot be resolved on the day, make sure there is follow-up action. Do not make people come back repeatedly just to get an answer,” she said.
Also present were Federal Territories Department director-general Datuk Muhammad Azmi Mohd Zain, Labuan Corporation chairman Datuk Mohd Husni Mohamad Salleh and Labuan Corporation chief executive officer Rithuan Mohd Ismail.
