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The existing water treatment capacity in Kelantan remains insufficient to meet current consumer demand, according to State Public Works, Infrastructure, Water and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Dr Izani Husin. He stated that the 43 water treatment plants operated by Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd (AKSB) can currently produce only 529 million litres of water per day. This shortfall has resulted in supply disruptions in several districts, including Tumpat and Pasir Mas.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Izani highlighted that only Jeli and Gua Musang are reported to have a stable water supply, while overall resources remain inadequate to fully meet consumer needs. In response, the state is managing water distribution based on the immediate requirements of affected areas. Speaking at a briefing on Kelantan's water supply status and AKSB's Aidiladha preparations, he emphasized the urgent need to address these challenges.

The state governmen t has initiated the construction of 17 additional water treatment plants in 2023 to boost supply capacity. All new plants are expected to be operational by 2030, increasing the total number of treatment facilities in Kelantan to 60, with a combined production capacity of 884 million litres per day. Dr Izani expressed hope that this expansion will significantly alleviate water supply issues, though complete resolution may still be out of reach.

In preparation for Aidiladha, the state government is working with state assemblymen to identify locations for installing static water tanks. Additionally, Dr Izani urged AKSB consumers to utilize the MyAKSB application for complaints, bill payments, account checks, and notifications on supply disruptions. Currently, only 10 percent of the nearly 300,000 AKSB account holders have downloaded the application. He noted that complaints on social media without detailed information hinder AKSB's ability to take effective follow-up actions.