By WU VUIDE
TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor wants Jetama Sdn Bhd to expand its solar-powered nano-filtration drinking water system to more areas in the interior.
“This system developed by Jetama Sdn Bhd, is good as it can supply treated water from tube wells to places where clean water cannot be supplied,” he said after visiting the newly-installed facility at Kampung Baru-Baru.
“The people at Kampung Baru-Baru have never been able to enjoy treated water supply before because the village is located so far from the water mains. I thank Jetama for installing the facility here,” he said.
Hajiji noted that the system, which utilises solar power or a battery bank to run the water treatment process, is suitable for rural and remote areas, as well as islands in Sabah.
“I told Jetama to consider installing the system in more remote villages,” he said.
Costing about RM1.2 million, the self-powered mobile drinking water system, which has a capacity of producing 30,000 litres of water daily is equipped with sensors and controllers to monitor water quality and system performance, adjusting operations as needed.
The treated water is stored in tanks and can be distributed to households through pipes or distribution systems.
Meanwhile, Hajiji is satisfied with the progress of the 20.8km Serusop-Pinturu road under the Pan Borneo Highway project here.
“I visited the work site today and I am happy with the progress, which is ahead of schedule,” he said when met after visiting one of the road sections at Kampung Penimbawan here yesterday.
Construction of the RM465 million road commenced on January 20, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 19, 2028.
The single-carriageway road that links Tuaran and Kota Belud would also see the construction of a 682-metre bridge.
Hajiji was briefed by State Public Works Director Datuk Philemon Lajawai and his officers.
Deputy Chief Minister III/Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya and Jetama Chairman Datuk Yusuff Manan were also present.
