Malaysia: Water disruptions ongoing in parts of Perak State as of April 4

Event

Water supply disruptions are occurring in Manjung and Perak Tengah districts, Perak State, as of April 4 due to a pipe leak at the Teluk Kepayang Water Treatment Plant. The disruptions have affected over 79,000 users and forced 85 schools in Manjung District to close. Authorities expect that the water supply will be restored by April 8.

Authorities will likely provide water tankers in the affected areas. Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water. Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.