PAPAR: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Limbahau chief Datuk Johnny Mositun has expressed his concern and worry over the water supply issue in the district.
\nThe problem, he said, is not only confined to the district but in fact happening all over the state.
\nSpeaking at PBS Limbahau\u2019s annual general meeting which was held in Dewan Mositun here on Saturday, Mositun said there needs to be a long-term solution to the water supply problem.
\n\u201cTherefore, we need to support the proposal to construct the Papar dam because without a steady supply of clean water, development of the district and state would be hampered.
\n\u201cThe relevant authorities such as IDS and Drainage and Irrigation department (DID) are on the ground conducting the social impact assessment (SIA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies. Their officers have met me to get my opinion on the matter,\u201d he explained to the delegates.
\nMositun pointed out that the water supply problem in the state is quite critical especially with many of the water intake points at rivers declared as polluted and no longer able to be used as a source of water.
\nAccording to him there are many developments planned for Papar and the surrounding areas including the airport in Kimanis as well as mega projects proposed for Kinarut.
\n\u201cHowever, without a steady water supply, how can we implement all these plans? And how are we to attract investors if we cannot ensure them that there will be no water supply disruptions,\u201d he lamented.
\nTherefore, the Papar dam should be constructed, he said but stressed that the project must not be detrimental to the environment and social impact of the people at the location.
\nCommunity leaders must also go down to the ground to explain clearly to the people why the dam is needed.
\n\u201cThey must be made to understand that with the dam, the clean water supply problem could be resolved,\u201d he stressed.
\nIn the past, former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin had said rapid development and increasing consumer demands were among reasons for the water supply problem in the state especially along the west coast.
\nBung Moktar who was the then Works Minister added that other factors affecting the clean water supply include the pollution of rivers, poor maintenance of broken pipes and technical problems.
\nMeanwhile Mositun also expressed his disappointment in the delay of the appointment of Village Security and Development committee (JKKK) members in Limbahau.
\nThis matter is long overdue as the JKKKs were supposed to be appointed in December last year, he said.
\n\u201cI have submitted the name list of recommended individuals to the Papar District Officer with a copy being sent to the Rural Development ministry but there is yet to be any action taken. Without the JKKK, development in the villages cannot be implemented as there is no one the relevant departments can liaise with on the matter,\u201d said Mositun.
\nOn the party front, the PBS Vice President reminded its members to continue its struggles and championing the rights of Sabahans as well as the state.
\n\u201cThe state is progressing well under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and we will continue to support him, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and the unity government.
\n\u201cWe must also not forget that PBS was among the first parties to champion for the state and its people under GRS. Therefore, we must continue what we started for the sake of the state and people,\u201d he said.
\nDuring the AGM, Mositun’s also received membership applications from 84 people from Kg.Kaiduan in Papar which were handed over by their representative Chung Soon Hing.
\nAlso present at the AGM were PBS Executive Secretary Masilus Roman, PBS Supreme council member John Masabal and representatives from the party\u2019s Youth and Women Exco.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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