KUCHING: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has announced the temporarily closure of its headquarters and all divisional offices from today until March 31 in light of the current Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) outbreak.
According to a press statement yesterday, JBALB said the temporary closure was one of the precautions taken in line with the Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19.
“Despite such closure, all operations of water treatment plants and water pressure pump stations across Sarawak go on as usual,” it added.
JBALB said its staff would be prepared to return to office to deal with any urgent matters.
“On our part, we will make sure that our role to serve the community is fulfilled even though we work from home,” said the statement.
Members of the public who need assistance or with enquiries are advised to contact the department through its official Facebook page ‘JBALB Sarawak’ or call the following hotlines: JBALB Kuching 011-33027118 or 016-8521523 (WhatsApp only), JBALB Samarahan 010-2820750 (WhatsApp only), JBALB Serian 013-336 1566 (WhatsApp only), JBALB Sri Aman 083-323240, JBALB Betong 011-55012636, JBALB Sarikei 084-657980, JBALB Sibu – Facebook ‘Rakan JBALB Bahagian Sibu’, JBALB Kapit 084-796135, JBALB Mukah 011-10400605, JBALB Bintulu 012-9193428 or 016-8618527, JBALB Miri 014-8820032 or 013-8090243 (WhatsApp only), and JBALB Limbang 016-745 5043 (WhatsApp only).