SIBU, April 25 -- The Sarawak government will officially merge the state's three main water supply entities - Sibu Water Board, Kuching Water Board, and Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (formerly known as LAKU Management Sdn Bhd) - into a single entity by June this year.

Sarawak's Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the merger aims to streamline operations, strengthen integration, and boost water management efficiency across the state, as part of Sarawak's long-term water infrastructure strategy.

"This merger excludes only the JKR Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB). The three entities - Sibu Water Board, Kuching Water Board and LAKU - will be merged into one entity that will be launched by the Premier of Sarawak in ...