KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 15 -- The Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) in Sandakan is facing a critical water supply shortage, severely disrupted its operations, including operating theatres, the haemodialysis unit, and essential support services such as laundry and the hospital canteen.

A hospital worker described the situation as "critical" since water supply from the Segaliud treatment plant was cut off yesterday.

In an unverified memo seen by Malay Mail, Hospital Director Dr Fahmie Othman said that as of this morning, water pressure remained at 0.0 bar, with no inflow from the Segaliud plant.

"Tank levels were running dangerously low, despite six water delivery trips made by the state water department (JANS) and third-party contractors, su...