Sabah Urged To Resolve Water Power Supply Issues For Economic Growth

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof having a chat with journalists during the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry’s media night in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. PIC BY NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININKOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government must urgently address its water and electricity issues, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said that without these necessities, there can be no economic growth or improvement in the quality of life.
"For example, without water, even basic needs like showering are affected, especially at institutions such as Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
"Tomorrow, we will visit the university to observe the situation and work towards a swift interim solution to UMS's water issues.
"This reflects the federal government's commitment to working with the Sabah state government.
"Even though water and energy are state matters, we at the federal level will find ways to assist," he said during the ministry's media night here.
Meanwhile, the Petra Jaya member of parliament, said Sabah holds immense potential, particularly in transforming its natural beauty into tourism attractions.
In 2023, Sabah recorded 2.613 million tourist arrivals, with the figure projected to rise to 3.147 million in 2024.
"With more strategic planning and through the media's role in promoting Sabah, we are confident the state can attract even more tourists.
"This isn't just about tourism. Tourists bring economic benefits — they spend, stay in hotels, and eat — generating employment and boosting the local economy.
" If marketed properly, Sabah can become a world-class destination. Tourism is central to this."
Fadillah also said Sabah has received significant allocations from the federal government.
"Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, the total project value for Sabah is RM8.799 billion across 86 projects. This shows the government's commitment to Sabah.
"As part of the ministry's responsibilities, we will monitor the implementation of all ongoing projects." - NST

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