KOTA KINABALU: Residents in parts of Sabah say they have no choice but to install water pumps due to years of unreliable water supply, only to now face possible enforcement action under a new directive by the Sabah Water Department.
A notice issued on March 3 warned that the installation of water pumps that do not comply with regulations is an offence under Section 56 of the Sabah Water Supply Enactment 2003. Those found guilty could face fines of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Consumers were given one month to comply before enforcement begins.
