Rationed water supply is better than having nothing at all

Residents in Kajang and Balakong here are able to give a sigh of relief now as the clean water supply to their areas was restored after almost a month of living with no water supply. Although the water woe has yet to be fully solved, the water rationing programme implemented by Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas), that would entail two days of water supply followed by two days of dry taps, had clearly lifted the burden of the residents, especially among new mothers, senior citizens and traders. "It's better to have a rationed water supply than having nothing at all. At least when there is supply, we can store as much water as we can for personal use instead of having to go to the nearby mosque or petrol station just to get some water," said Norma Mohamad, a resident in Taman Impian Ehsan. A teacher in Taman Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras, Rashidah Abdul Rahim, 55, said during the water disruption, she had no choice but to stay at her sister's house. "It's difficult to live our normal life without water. Fortunately, the water supply had been restored starting last Friday and we can return home. Yes, it is rationed, but it's okay...thank you Syabas," she said. Koong Tou Laundry Shop owner Lee Chai Lian, 35, on the other hand, said that her shop in Taming Jaya, Balakong, started experiencing water shortage today. "I have no problem with that because Syabas has notified its clients through the media and we have stored enough water," said the businesswomen whose business was opened as usual today. A resident in Desa Rejang PPT flats, Setapak, Balasegar Suppiah, 41, said he realised that the water shortage was due to the hot and dry weather and that Syabas was doing its best to meet the demands of its clients. "So, I think the water rationing programme will give its clients a fair opportunity to get water supply," he said. Syabas had earlier announced that the water rationing plan would be implemented in Kuala Lumpur, Gombak, Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor from March 2 to 31.