BETONG: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said the upgrading of the water treatment plant in Lubau Layar is capable of meeting the demand from Betong.

Fully operational in March, the plant, Jabu said, would be able to provide clean water to the people in Betong.

“At the moment, the main plant in Lubau has been upgraded to handle bigger volume of water while the water reservoir in Melaban to channel the water along Jalan Tanjung Assam has been completed,” said Jabu during a meet-the-leader session organised by the Betong Special Affairs Department (Jasa) at Rumah George Gerrie, Benggang, Betong recently.

The completed upgrade would now enable works to be carried out to connect water supply to residents along Jalan Tanjung Assam and nearby areas, he said.

He reminded the people to give their full cooperation when work is being carried out by the waterboard and Public Works Department (JKR)

“Villagers must also know the procedure for connecting water pipes by filling up a form issued by JKR,” said Jabu, who is also Layar assemblyman.

He said providing clean water and electricity supply is the endless dedication of the Barisan Nasional government to the people.

“This is also possible due to the people’s support and trust for the BN,” said Jabu, urging Betong voters to continue giving their support to Dato Sri Douglas Uggah Embas in the 13th parliamentary election.

Meanwhile, the village safety and development committee will receive a total of RM6,000 from Jabu and Unggah, who have allocated RM3,000 each.

Also present was Saribas assemblyman Razi Sita.

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