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THIS IS GREAT NEWS BUT CAN HE KEEP HIS PROMISE?
Star
Friday February 27, 2015 MYT 10:39:40 PM
Azmin: No water rationing during current hot spell
TANJONG KARANG: The people of Selangor have been assured that no water rationing will be implemented during the current hot and dry weather.
Mentri Besar Azmin Ali said the State Economic Action Council next Thursday, however, would discuss alternative measures that needed to be taken to avoid water rationing.
“I want all preparations to be done earlier to face the possibility of water shortage in dams which will affect the supply of raw water to treatment plants, as well as the supply of clean water to consumers in the state.
“I don’t want water rationing to be implemented like last year. So, I will look into all factors, including tighter enforcement at rivers to prevent pollution that will only cause water treatment plants to be closed,” he told reporters here.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/02/27/azmin-ali-assures-no-water-rationing-in-selangor/
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Star
Friday November 14, 2014
Water supply disruption in 27 Petaling district areas on Nov 26
KUALA LUMPUR: A scheduled water supply will be implemented in 27 areas in Petaling on Wed, Nov 26, from 9am to 9pm.
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) in a statement Friday said the measure was necessary to facilitate upgrading of water supply system works at Kolam Talu, Bandar Pinggiran Subang and Subang Bestari.
Areas affected are Jalan Qamari, Jalan Matahari, Jalan Kejora, Jalan Waruna, Jalan Musytari, Jalan Bumi, Jalan Uranus, Jalan U5/33, Jalan Suria, Jalan Dinar, U3; Jalan Tasik Raja Lumu, U4; Jalan Apollo, Jalan Bulan, Jalan Utarid, Taman Nusa Subang and Taman Subang Idaman.
Other areas are Taman Puteri Subang, Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Taman Subang Kristal, Subang Impian, Taman Desa Subang, Jalan Pluto, Subang Suria, Taman Subang Intan, Petaling District government office, Petaling District syariah court and Flora apartment.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/14/water-disruption-petaling-nov-26/
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IT’S THE RAINY SEASON BUT YOUR TAPS MAY STILL RUN DRY!
The problem is not the supply of rainwater now filling up the state’s main dam at Sungai Selangor – now over 45% after falling close to the critical 30% in September.
It is the limited capacity of treatment plants to meet the demand for treated water.
The situation has resulted in a worryingly thin reserve margin of treated water that Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas) has to rely on should there be instances of raw water pollution, pump house failure, electrical failure, disruption caused by a third party or a sudden long dry spell.
Star: It’s raining but taps may still run dry
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DISRUPTED!
The distribution of water supply in the Klang Valley and Shah Alam.
Specific areas affected: Gombak, Klang/Shah Alam, Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor.
MORE DETAILS
NST
Selangorians to suffer water disruption yet again, due to diesel spill
By NURADILLA NOORAZAM and Rahmat Khairulrijal – 12 October 2014 @ 2:13 PM
SHAH ALAM: The unexpected water disruption at several locations in Selangor is expected to resume to normal by 8am tomorrow after four water treatment plants that supply more than 60 per cent of treated water supply to the state were forced to close for 12 hours.
Due to the closure, supply of treated water Gombak, Klang/Shah Alam, Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor deteriorated as much as 1,350 million litre causing some areas to be cut off from water supply completely.
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) general manager Priscilla Alfred said that some areas might experience longer water shortage, for as long as three days, as the current reserve supply and alternative source of water are insufficient.
“To help ease the burden of consumers, water tanks will be supplied from time to time at areas affected by the incident.
“However, the current number of water tanks are not sufficient to be disposed to all locations at the same time so priorities will be given to highly-critical areas such as hospitals, dialysis centers and others. Consumers are advised to be cautious with water usage and only use when necessary,” she said.
The four affected water treatment plants in Sungai Selangor phase 1 and 3, managed by Syarikat Pengeluar Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (SPLASH) and Sungai Selangor phase 2 and Rantau Panjang treatment plants under Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd.
It was revealed that the cause of the matter was the pollution of hydrolic liquid found in the water that was discovered late night yesterday.
http://www.nst.com.my/node/42131
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Contamination forces closure of 3 water treatment plants – Bernama
The Malaysian Insider
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) has closed the operations of its three main treatment plants following hydraulic fluid pollution in the river.
The closure is temporary. Syabas corporate communications and public affairs general manager Priscilla Alfred Dharan said the treatment plants had been closed since 8pm yesterday, affecting the distribution of water supply in the Klang Valley and Shah Alam.
“Due to the loss of production last night which amounts to 1,350 million litres per day (mld), recovery for the affected areas will take a few days.
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Ahad, 12 Oktober 2014
Pencemaran: Syabas tutup tiga loji rawatan utama
KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) menutup tiga loji rawatan utamanya berikut pencemaran pada bendalir hidraulik di sungai.
Pengurus Besar Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat dan Hal Ehwal Awam Syabas Priscilla Alfred Dharan dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini berkata loji rawatan ditutup sejak 8 malam, semalam dan menjejaskan pengagihan bekalan air di sekitar Lembah Klang dan Shah Alam.
“Akibat kerugian pada pengeluaran malam tadi yang berjumlah 1,350 juta liter sehari (MLD), pemulihan bagi kawasan yang terjejas akan mengambil tempoh beberapa hari. Tangki-tangki air akan digerakkan untuk membekalkan air ke kawasan yang terjejas sehingga bekalan air kembali pulih.
“Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (Luas) sedang menyiasat punca pencemaran,” menurutnya. – Bernama
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RESIDENTS OF GOMBAK AND KUALA LUMPUR: DISRUPTION TO YOUR WATER SUPPLY!
2 SEPT 8.00AM TO 3 SEPT 6.00AM
AREAS INCLUDE:
GOMBAK: Desa Tun Hussein Onn, Taman Bukit Setiawangsa, Keramat AU1 to AU5, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Jalan Jelatek, Wangsa Melawati, Taman Permata, Bukit Mewah, Kemensah Heights, Bukit Antarabangsa, Taman Sri Ampang, Bandar Baru Ampang, Taman Sri Rampai, Ukay Heights and Rampai Niaga Business Park.
KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan Padang Tembak, Taman Cempaka, Taman Shamelin, Taman Pandan Perdana, Desa Pandan, Taman Kobena, a part of Taman Maluri, Pandan Utama area and Jalan Pandan Mewah.
Information about the temporary disruption of water supply can also be found on Syabas’ website at http://www.syabas.com.my, http://www.twitter.com/puspel and Facebook by typing ‘puspel’ or ‘puspel syabas’.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272452
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Malaysiakini
10:26PM Aug 22, 2014
Two-day water disruption in Gombak and KL areas
Several areas in Gombak and the capital will experience a temporary disruption of water supply scheduled for two days starting Sept 2.
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) said in a statement that the disruption was due to upgrading works on the mechanical and electrical systems at the Wangsa Maju pump house by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
A total of 101 areas in Gombak and 36 areas in Kuala Lumpur will experience water supply disruptions from 8am on Sept 2 to 6am the next morning.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272452
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ARE YOU REALLY COMFORTED BY THE SIGHT OF THIS MINING POOL DRYING UP?
Selangor exco member Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi reassures you, residents of the Klang Valley, that this mining pool will supply enough water for 3 more weeks.
After that, there will be 9 more. But would those nine pools supply enough water till the rainy season comes?
The Star
August 11, 2014 MYT 8:33:01 AM
Mining pool drying up fast
Two of the pipes used to pump water from the former mining pool in Kampung Hang Tuah to Sungai Selangor. The pipes used to be underwater but are now exposed as the water level recedes.
However, when StarMetro visited the site recently, it looked like there was no more water in the pond and the underwater pumps could be seen clearly.
Dried earth surrounded the area, indicating that the water used to be quite a high level.
Excavators could also be seen operating in the area while lorries carried sand out.
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Star
Friday August 8, 2014 MYT 7:09:53 AM
Car wash can operate for only six hours
SHAH ALAM: Licensed car wash outlets in Selangor will only be allowed to operate six hours daily — from noon to 6pm — with immediate effect.
“All local councils are also to shut down illegal car wash outlets,” said a state government press statement.
Selangor fixed 37% of the water level in the state dams as “critical” during the last water rationing exercise, but has reduced the mark to 30% now.
Car wash can operate for only six hours
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Star
Thursday August 7, 2014 MYT 7:48:21 PM
Nine possible restrictions if Selangor water emergency takes effect
PETALING JAYA: At least nine restrictions can be imposed by the federal government on Selangor’s citizens if a water emergency were to kick in here.
The nine possible restrictions are as follows:
1. No watering of plants and grass except with a pail or flower-can.
2. No washing of cars except with a pail.
3. No water to be added recreational ponds, fountains, etc unless they contain aquaculture such as fish.
4. No water to be added to swimming pools.
5. Water operators cannot fill water tankers without prior approval. Domestic use, fire-fighting, safety, agricultural needs and etc are exempt from this.
6. No cleaning of roads and sidewalks with water.
7. No cleaning of entry and exit points at construction sites.
8. No watering of plant nurseries except with trigger nozzles during selected times.
9. Roof sprinklers for cooling environments not allowed.
Nine possible restrictions if Selangor water emergency takes effect
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Star
Thursday August 7, 2014 MYT 7:07:49 AM
‘We don’t have enough raw water’
PETALING JAYA: A second water rationing exercise for Selangor has become necessary as the state government cannot rely on the usual intermonsoon rainfall expected in September, said the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer).
President S. Piarapakaran described the state government’s meeting today to decide on whether water rationing should be implemented for the second time this year as better late than never.
“It is a pretty straightforward situation.
“We clearly do not have enough raw water to supply to the four major treatment plants that produce water for about 60% of consumers in the state.
‘We don’t have enough raw water’
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DESPITE THE AUTHORITIES DENYING THAT THERE WILL BE WATER RATIONING, FOOD OUTLETS KNOW THAT IT WILL HAPPEN.
Malaysiakini
5:36PM Aug 3, 2014
Food outlets brace for water shortage
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…Azri, who learnt from the experience, said he only used three water barrels that could store about 1,200 litres of water that lasted for two days.
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The state initially used a critical cut-off point of 37 percent in determining water rationing in March 2014.
NST
Sg Selangor dam water level falls to 33.27 per cent, LUAS says no plans for rationing
By FAZLEENA AZIZ – 3 August 2014 @ 12:38 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: The water levels at Sungai Selangor dam continues to fall with water reserves at only 33.27 per cent as of Aug 2.
In the past months, the water levels show a steady decline, from May to early Aug ranging from 43 per cent to 33 percent.
Sg Selangor dam water level falls to 33.27 per cent, LUAS says no plans for rationing
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YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA
‘Mother of all rationing’ heading our way, says MP
The Malay Mail Online – Fri, Aug 1, 2014
PETALING JAYA, Aug 1 — An impending water crisis is awaiting more than 60 per cent of the population in the Klang Valley if nothing is done to address the depleting water level at the Sungai Selangor dam.
Klang DAP MP Charles Santiago said water supply could be disrupted in the next two weeks as many return to the city from their hometowns after Hari Raya celebrations.
“If there is no rain at the water catchment areas in the next two weeks, we are going to be staring at the mother of all rationing,” he said.
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Advising the state government not to sit on its laurels, Santiago said it was high time the state authorities swing into an emergency mode and enforce a no hose policy immediately.
“They should ban all car washing exercise and bottling of water. Priority must be given to water for consumption,” he said.
‘Mother of all rationing’ heading our way, says MP The Malay Mail Online – Fri, Aug 1, 2014
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Water level at Sungai Selangor dam at critical level, says official
The Malay Mail Online – Fri, Aug 1, 2014
PETALING JAYA, Aug 1 — Water supply at the Sungai Selangor dam continued to drop yesterday, nearing the critical level.
Checks showed the water level at the dam as of yesterday afternoon stood at 33.46 per cent.
Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) director Md Khairi Selamat said the dam’s water was at a “critical level”.
However, Md Khairi said there will not be any rationing exercise to deal with depleting water supply in the state.
“This is the lowest level ever recorded. But the state has not decided to carry out any water rationing exercise,” he said.
Water level at Sungai Selangor dam at critical level, says official The Malay Mail Online – Fri, Aug 1, 2014
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Malaysiakini
‘S’gor already in emergency, Khalid playing stupid’
DAP’s Klang MP Charles Santiago today warned that Selangor’s water crisis has deteriorated to an emergency level, and charged that Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim was “playing stupid” over the situation.
“Khalid is refusing to impose water rationing as it will reflect badly on him.
“But he needs to stop playing stupid and ignoring the growing water emergency for his political survival,” he told a press conference in Klang this morning.
Charles said if a combination of water rationing and conservation efforts do not start immediately, the state will not have any water left to ration.
See more at: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/270393#sthash.1kJQUzqI.dpuf
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12:37PM Aug 2, 2014
MP slams Selangor’s ‘gangster sabotage’ excuse
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Malaysiakini
6:00PM Jul 27, 2014
‘Gangsters sabotaging water pumping in S’gor’
The Selangor state government today claimed that its attempt to pump water into the river at Bestari Jaya to ensure continuous water supply for the Hari Raya period is being “sabotaged” by some parties.
The state executive councillor for Youth, Sports, Infrastructure and Public Amenities Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi said in a statement today some officers were threatened from pumping water by a group of gangsters “with weapons”.
“Due to fears for their safety, the team had to leave the scene,” he said, disclosing that the incident took place at 3am today.
Because of this, he said the pumping of water was delayed by five hours.
“A police report has been lodged at the Bestari Jaya police station,” he added.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/270011
KLANG: A group of armed men on Sunday terrorised security staff at the Hybrid Off River Augmentation System (Horas) plant in Bestari Jaya causing a five-hour delay in pumping water from ponds into Sungai Selangor.
(http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/07/27/water-selangor-armed-men-sabotage-pump-house/)
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Selangor and KL folks have been promised water during Hari Raya but with the water level at all 7 dams falling to a new low, you should expect rationing to return after Raya.
Of the seven dams in the state, Sungai Tinggi recorded the biggest drop, falling from 53.02% on July 18 to 50.02% on Thursday.
Star
Saturday July 26, 2014 MYT 6:40:06 AM
Water level at dam drops to new low
Drying up: The water level at Sungai Selangor dam – which supplies water to 60% of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor – fell to 36.18% on Thursday. – ONG SOON HIN / The Star
SHAH ALAM: The water capacity at the Sungai Selangor dam has dropped to a new low and is dipping to the critical level. The state government, however, is remaining adamant about not calling for another rationing exercise.
State exco man in charge of infrastructure and public amenities Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi is insisting that there is enough water in disused ponds in Bestari Jaya to keep the state’s water supply going.
He said the measures taken were good enough to ensure continuous supply during the festive season.
“Although water levels at all seven dams in the state dipped between 0.8% and 3% from July 18 to Thursday, the state currently has 24 pumps that are operating all the time while another four more pumps are yet to be installed,” he said, adding that this step would ensure continuous water supply before and after the Raya holidays.
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It’s June, so when will water rationing resume?
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Star
Friday July 25, 2014 MYT 7:25:14 AM
Hot and dry days for next two months
PETALING JAYA: There will be hot and dry days over the next two months, with limited rainfall across the country till September.
The meteorological department says the isolated rainfall in certain parts of the country now was no indication of milder weather to come.
A department spokesman said the hot dry spell was due to the south-west monsoon winds which began in the middle of May, indicating drier weather than normal with less rainfall and cloud formation.
“We expect the hot and dry weather to continue with limited isolated rain across the country,” he said.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/07/25/Hot-and-dry-days-for-next-two-months/
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