SEBUYAU, July 26 -- Sarawak's water supply agencies are on high alert as the state braces for prolonged hot and dry weather, said State Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.

He said all agencies under his ministry including the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board, and Laku Management Sdn Bhd have been instructed to continuously monitor water sources as part of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure stable and reliable supply for consumers.

"This is part of our ministry's standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure water supply sources are regularly monitored to maintain service stability and reliability for consumers," he told a press conference after officia...