{
  "id": 17364694,
  "title": "9 water supply projects worth RM133 million in Labuan completed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/9-projek-bekalan-air-bernilai-rm133-juta-di-labuan-siap",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:56:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/31/9-projek-bekalan-air-bernilai-rm133-juta-di-labuan-siap"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "The Malaysian federal government has allocated nearly RM640 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan for 19 water supply projects in Labuan, with nine projects worth around RM133 million completed and handed over in January this year. The projects aim to improve the reliability of water supply on the island, which currently relies heavily on the Lawa Gadong water treatment plant in Sabah. Minister Hannah Yeoh also announced a RM300,000 allocation to build a permanent elderly activity centre in Labuan and urged agencies to work together to encourage elderly participation in community activities. Additionally, she mentioned initiatives such as a 50% rental reduction for small traders and a school transportation aid programme for 437 students.",
  "summary": "The project is crucial for increasing the reliability of water supply on the island, with almost 90% of treated water coming from LRA in Sabah, said the minister.",
  "key_points": [
    "9 water supply projects worth RM133 million in Labuan completed",
    "Projects ready, returned to residents in early January",
    "PM Hannah Yeoh emphasizes importance for boosting water confidence"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}