Penang consumers get 24-hour ‘pause’ between scheduled and surprise water cuts

GEORGE TOWN: Consumers in Penang island's South-West District will have 24 hours' breathing space until a scheduled water supply disruption now that the unexpected interruption caused by the damaged Prai River pipeline is almost resolved. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the remaining 16% of consumers affected by the water cut after the 1,350mm pipe...

Divers start underwater pipe repairs in Prai River

GEORGE TOWN: Work to repair a burst underwater pipe in the Prai River here started at 1am on Friday (Dec 22). Divers are carrying out the task of attaching steel plates to the 1.35m-diameter pipe, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. ALSO READ: Penangites told to store water as further repairs on Prai River pipe set for...

Penangites told to store water as further repairs on Prai River pipe set for 8.30pm Dec 21

GEORGE TOWN: Consumers in several parts of Penang are facing a delay in full resumption of water supply as repairs on the burst pipe in the Prai River are not complete. Those who have begun to receive supply are advised to store water as pumping operations will be shut down at 8pm on Thursday (Dec 21)...