Penang Water disruption

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Penang Water Crisis: Residents Faced with Unprecedented Four-Day Water Cut

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More than half a million households and businesses in Penang face a four-day water cut due to engineering works. How are residents coping with the water shortage? Find out here!

Residents of Penang, Malaysia, are currently grappling with a massive water crisis as more than half a million households and businesses endure a four-day water cut. The situation was caused by critical engineering works at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant, affecting daily life and business operations in the region. Despite the challenges, residents have shown resilience, with some choosing to go on holiday to cope with the water cut period.

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has faced backlash over the delay in maintenance work due to a shortage of funds, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment for reliable water supply. PBAPP's commitment to completing all water works underlines the urgency of addressing the region's water infrastructure issues to prevent future disruptions.

In a surprising turn of events, some Nasi Kandar eateries in Penang have had to temporarily close their doors or switch to takeout-only options due to the water crisis, impacting the local food scene. Despite the challenges, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has defended PBAPP, emphasizing the qualifications of the team handling the urgent water supply restoration works.

As Penang continues to navigate through the water crisis, residents and businesses are voicing their concerns over the prolonged disruption. The city's resilience in the face of adversity is evident as market-goers and commuters maintain their daily routines despite the water shortage, showcasing the community's strength and unity during challenging times.

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Image courtesy of "The Manila Times"

Malaysia's 'Silicon Valley' hit by four-day water cut (The Manila Times)

PENANG, Malaysia: More than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia will be without water for up to four days starting Wednesday due ...

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Penang businesses suspend operations over four-day water supply ... (The Business Times)

MORE than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia will be without water for up to four days from Wednesday (Jan 10) due to engineering ...

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Image courtesy of "The Edge Markets MY"

Replacement of valves completed, restoration of water supply ... (The Edge Markets MY)

Works to replace two 1.2m control valve units which are leaking at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) near here, and water works and preventive ...

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Image courtesy of "Malaysiakini"

Penang water cut: Valve replacement work done, supply being ... (Malaysiakini)

Works to replace two 1.2m control valve units which are leaking at the Sungai Dua water treatment plant near George Town, water works and preventive ...

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

Planned water works completed ahead of schedule; some taps ... (New Straits Times Online)

GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) have earned all-round praises after water supply resumed in ...

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Business as usual in Penang despite water disruption (The Star Online)

GEORGE TOWN: Roads here are bustling with people and market-goers are on their usual morning outing despite the water disruption in the state.

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Penang businesses, households hit by four-day water cut (The Business Times)

MORE than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia will be without water for up to four days from Wednesday (Jan 10) due to engineering ...

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times"

Penang Nasi Kandar eateries grapple with temporary closure due to ... (New Straits Times)

GEORGETOWN: The city's famous Nasi Kandar restaurants are grappling with the decision to either temporarily close their operation or switch to takeout-only ...

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Delay in maintenance work due to funds shortage, says Penang ... (Free Malaysia Today)

The Penang Water Supply Corporation says RM180 million in funds to replace old infrastructure was only received recently.

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Water supply disruption: PBAPP committed to meet water works ... (New Straits Times Online)

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is committed to meeting the 6am deadline tomorrow to complete all water works, especially the ...

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Kon Yeow defends PBAPP, says qualified team will carry out urgent ... (Malay Mail)

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 — Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chairman Chow Kon Yeow has defended the water operator and said the scheduled water supply ...

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Penang's residents, businesses air complaints over 4-day water ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: Locals and businesses in Malaysia's Penang state are raising concerns over a four-day water supply shutdown from Wednesday (Jan 10) for ...

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Image courtesy of "The Business Times"

Penang businesses suspend operations over four-day water supply ... (The Business Times)

MORE than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia will be without water for up to four days from Wednesday (Jan 10) due to engineering ...

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Image courtesy of "The Edge Markets MY"

Phase 1 of Penang water restoration works to begin at 6:01am on ... (The Edge Markets MY)

KEPALA BATAS (Jan 10): The replacement of two leaking 1.2-metre control valves at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant is proceeding according to schedule, ...

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500000 homes in Malaysia's 'Silicon Valley' hit by 'absurd' 4-day ... (South China Morning Post)

More than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia's in Penang state will be without water due to engineering works at a major ...

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Image courtesy of "The Business Times"

Penang businesses, households hit by four-day water cut (The Business Times)

MORE than half a million households and businesses in northern Malaysia will be without water for up to four days from Wednesday (Jan 10) due to engineering ...

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times"

Penang folks use four-day water cut period to go on holiday, 'balik ... (New Straits Times)

GEORGE TOWN: Some residents in Penang affected by the scheduled water supply disruptions starting today (January 10) until Sunday morning have chosen to ...

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