Sabah: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has urged concessionaire Jetama Sdn Bhd to expand the installation of the solar-powered nano-filtration drinking water system to more interior areas. He highlighted the importance of providing treated water to regions lacking clean water access due to their distance from main water pipelines.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the system developed by Jetama Sdn Bhd supplies treated water from tube wells, using solar energy or a battery bank for the water treatment process. This system is particularly suitable for rural and interior areas, including islands in Sabah. Hajiji expressed gratitude to Jetama for installing the facility in Kampung Baru-Baru, a village that previously did not have access to treated water.

The self-powered mobile drinking water system has a cost of RM1.2 million and can produce 30,000 litres of water daily. It features sensors and controllers to monitor water quality and system performance and can adjust operations based on requirements. The treated water is stored in a tank and distributed to households through pipes or distribution systems.

Meanwhile, Hajiji expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 20.8-kilometre-long Serusop-Pinturu road project, part of the Pan Borneo Highway Project. He noted that the construction, which began on January 20, is ahead of schedule and is anticipated to be completed by July 19, 2028. The project includes a two-way, single-lane road connecting Tuaran and Kota Belud, along with a 682-metre-long bridge.