MIRI, June 5 2026: Repair work on the main water supply pipe at Mile 7, Jalan Miri-Bintulu will be carried out on June 10 starting at 5pm, with disruption and restoration of water supply expected to take up to 24 hours.
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Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Julaihi Narawi said the implementation of the work was a planned measure as a result of continuous technical monitoring after a small leak was detected on the main pipe line in the area.
He said the water supply disruption, low pressure and delayed restoration involved several areas around Miri involving the 750 mm MSCL and 1100 mm DICL main pipes.
“The leaking pipe area will be identified on June 10 after the investigation and technical assessment is completed.
After that, the technical team will confirm whether the leak involves a 750mm or 1100mm pipe,” he said.
He said this during a press conference after inspecting the main pipe at Mile 7, Jalan Miri-Bintulu on Friday.
Among the areas expected to be affected by the MSCL 750mm pipe repair work are Taman Jelita, Taman Tunku, Jalan Ekabang, Sungai Daing, Eastwood, Hiltop, Riam and Taman Delight areas.
Meanwhile, for the DICL 1100mm pipe repair work, they are Krokop/Jeefoh, Jalan Bulan Sabit, Piasau, Pulau Melayu/Bayshore, Pujut, Vista Perdana, Desa Bahagia, Permyjaya/Desa Pujut, Desa Indah; Southlake, Tudan, Senadin, Lutong, Kuala Baram, Kampung Masjid, Sungai Tujoh and Kampung Beraya.
He said the decision to carry out the repair work was made after the Hari Raya Aidiladha and Gawai Dayak celebrations to avoid disruption to festive preparations, as well as to ensure the stability of the water supply system in Miri and its surrounding areas.
"We have been monitoring this situation continuously as there are early signs of a small leak at the location. Therefore, the repair work needs to be carried out in a scheduled and controlled manner.
The repair work is expected to take approximately 12 hours to complete, followed by an additional 12 hours for the restoration process and stabilization of water pressure in the affected area," he said.
He added that the unstable ground conditions in the Pan Borneo Highway project area were identified as among the main factors contributing to the main pipe leak incident at the location.
He said the soft soil structure and soil movement in the area had affected the stability of the existing pipe infrastructure.
In the meantime, he asked the public not to panic following the ongoing water supply disruption, as it was a scheduled repair work.
"However, the recovery period could take longer in several rural areas including Beraya, Sibuti and Bekenu depending on the condition of the system.
The state government has provided at least 18 water tankers, with the number expected to be increased to 27 to 28 lorries according to the needs on the ground,” he said.
In addition, several temporary water intake centres have also been activated at strategic locations including the Lambir Water Treatment Plant and focus areas around Miri for the convenience of users.
An operations secretariat centre will be activated at the Lambir Water Treatment Plant to coordinate complaints, assistance and operational monitoring 24 hours a day involving Sarawak Water and related agencies.
The public in the affected areas are advised to store sufficient water supplies in advance and use water prudently throughout the disruption period.
Earlier, he chaired a coordination meeting to discuss preparations, operational coordination, public communication and actions related to the implementation of main pipe repair works at Mile 7, Jalan Miri-Bintulu.
Also present were Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Sibuti Lukanisman Awang Sauni and Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development and Lambir Assemblyman Ripin Lamat.
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