Kada switches Kemubu 4 pump to analogue after breakdowns

Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) is converting the control system at its Kemubu 4 water pump from digital to analogue after experiencing numerous breakdowns due to communication issues between the system and the pump. Kada chairman Khalid Abdul Samad disclosed that Kemubu 1 and 2 were also grappling with issues related to their digital wiring systems, which were prone to communication failures.

The digital wiring system is noted to cause recurrent breakdowns or interruptions in communication between the system and the pumps. Due to its sensitivity, Khalid explained that the system had to be reverted to an analogue system. He informed reporters after launching Kada's Merdeka Month and Jalur Gemilang 2026 flag-raising ceremony.

Khalid mentioned that contractors were currently converting the system at Kemubu 4, with completion expected within the next week. Despite the conversion process, he assured that Kemubu 4 remained operational during the transition. However, he noted that Kemubu 3 was facing a more critical problem due to extremely hard rock formations that had impeded the piling works.

Kada is currently evaluating options to expedite the process and ensure smooth operations at Kemubu 3. The chairman stated that Kada was primarily relying on Kemubu 2 and 4 to maintain the water supply. He added that Kemubu 1 could only function when the river water level surpassed five meters, but fortunately, the current high river levels allowed for effective water supply maintenance despite the pump problems.