Drought: Consumers associations warn traders against hiking bottled water prices

KOTA KINABALU: The critical water supply in Papar due to the hot weather and drought has forced residents to buy large quantities of bottled drinking water for their daily needs.

Residents resort to this to carry out their daily activities, such as cooking, washing, and performing religious duties, especially during Ramadan, while waiting for water supply to reach their areas through the relevant authorities.