{
  "id": 17368802,
  "title": "Labuan's RM133 million water supply project completed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/9-projek-bekalan-air-bernilai-rm133-juta-di-labuan-siap-17368802",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:56:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh announced additional initiatives, including a RM300,000 allocation for a permanent elderly activity centre and a 50% rent reduction for small traders at Pasar Sentral. She also highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and community engagement, and emphasized that public service delivery must go beyond just announcing allocations and implementing programs.",
  "summary": "The project is crucial for improving the reliability of water supply on the island, with almost 90% of treated water coming from LRA in Sabah, said the minister.",
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  "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."
}