Water Crisis Strikes UM Again
By: Yeong Ru Wong

Kuala Lumpur: The entire UM campus is facing a water shortage since this morning due to the slow water delivery rate from SYABAS’s pipes.

The water level reduced drastically since the 8th of October. Various colleges do not get enough water supply and this is taking a toll on their residents. Students have had to walk blocks from their rooms to get water from the supply at the carpark.

Some colleges that provide food only prepare bread, butter and jam for students as there is insufficient water. Students are forced to carry water from SYABAS trucks or static tanks given by SYABAS.

This is not the first time UM is facing water crisis. Last year, water shortage and rusty pipes made many students opt to move out of campus.

“Assuming the rate of inflow stays consistent; hopefully water supplies will be restored by after that. Please however expect the supply to be erratic even after because of air locks,” said Deputy Vice Chancellor in his email.

SYABAS will continue distributing water until the problem is resolved.