PBS: Clear Papar irrigation system
Thursday, 21 July 2005 (Source: Daily Express)

PAPAR: The relevant authorities, especially the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), have been urged to expedite the flushing of the irrigation system here as it was affecting the livelihood of padi planters in three villages.

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) supreme council member, Johnny Mositun said the clogged irrigation was causing water to stagnate in an estimated 100 acres of padi fields in Kampung Novoung, Limbahau and Takis here.

Speaking at the opening of the PBS Limbahau branch annual general meeting here on Saturday, Mositun who is also Pantai Manis divisional chief said although the planting season started since early last month the irrigation was yet to be cleared.

He was made to understand that the project had been awarded but since nothing had happened, he said the authorities should look for a win-win solution for the benefit of the padi planters in the three villages.

At the same time, Mositun called on the respective village security and development committee (JKKK) chairmen to furnish reports to the relevant authorities so that action could be taken.

He sympathised with the affected padi planters who had to delay planting due to the problem.