GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 31 -- Water supply has resumed for about 25,000 consumers on Penang island, less than a day after the scheduled water supply interruption (SWSI) commenced.

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the recovery of water supply for 84 per cent of the 120,000 consumers affected by the SWSI is proceeding ahead of schedule.

"PBAPP estimates that about 25,000 consumers in south-west district and three areas in north-east district have received some water supply, albeit with low water pressure," it said in a statement issued today.

PBAPP said it is doing its best to pump as much water as possible from the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant to Penang Island.

"Our personnel are also rushing to re-activate major pumping hous...