SEBAUH – Residents of Kampung Yoh can now enjoy access to clean, safe, and continuous water supply following the successful implementation of a groundbreaking Clean Water System Development Project. The initiative, which leverages an innovative tube well system, marks a significant milestone for the rural community and is the result of strategic collaboration between Yayasan PETRONAS, Yayasan Ikhlas, and Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG).
Officiating the handover ceremony at the Kampung Yoh community hall on Sunday, Sarawak Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development and Kemena Assemblyman, Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom, praised the involved organisations for their unwavering commitment.
“We express our deepest gratitude to Yayasan PETRONAS and Yayasan Ikhlas for their efforts in bringing sustainable clean water access to Kampung Yoh. This development significantly improves the villagers’ quality of life and has the potential to support the community’s socio-economic growth,” he said.
The newly installed tube well system benefits 37 homes, providing residents with treated water that meets safety standards. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Shariah Nelly Francis, highlighted the project’s transformative impact, stating, “This initiative enhances the health, well-being, and basic living conditions of the villagers and reflects our dedication to uplifting communities regardless of their background.”
She also noted that the system is the first of its kind in the area, having undergone extensive feasibility studies before its implementation.
In a further show of support, Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi contributed RM40,000 to the Kampung Yoh Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and RM10,000 to the Women’s Bureau. Additionally, 37 families received food baskets and essential supplies as part of the ceremony, underlining the organisers’ commitment to community welfare.
The clean water project stands as a beacon of progress for Kampung Yoh and a model for future rural development efforts across Sarawak.
