GEORGE TOWN, January 24 – A sudden mishap occurred at Sungai Perai, as PBAPP (Pengurusan Air Banjir dan PPA Sdn Bhd) detected a major leak on a 1,350mm underwater pipeline section. The utility company is actively working to pump water through the pipeline at minimal flow in an effort to address the issue. Unfortunately, this unforeseen incident is expected to result in a water supply disruption for approximately 200,000 consumers in the South-West District (Daerah Barat Daya or DBD) on Penang Island and certain areas in Seberang Perai.
It is important to clarify that this is not a scheduled water supply interruption initiated by PBAPP; rather, it is an unexpected event prompting the activation of the utility company’s emergency response plan. PBAPP assures the public that updates will be promptly posted as the situation develops. Residents in the affected areas are urged to conserve water and stay tuned for further information on the resolution of this incident.
Following the pipeline mishap at Sungai Perai, PBAPP (Pengurusan Air Banjir dan PPA Sdn Bhd) has identified the affected areas where a water supply disruption is expected. Residents in the following regions are advised to take immediate measures to conserve water:
