KUCHING: The federal government through the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry will assist Sarawak in developing its water resources and resolving water and electricity supply issues in the state.

Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the minister concerned, Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili during a meeting with him and Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday had a fruitful discussion on the matter.

“I am thankful to Datuk Seri Dr Ongkili who came all the way to get feedback and discuss water and electricity issues in Sarawak,” he told a press conference here yesterday after chairing the state-level National Day celebration preparation meeting.

He said Ongkili had given his assurance to the chief minister that he would give Sarawak full support for the state to have a proper plan for its water and electricity development programmes.

“Water is a real commodity and we are trying to separate hydrogen from oxygen from water so that it can be used to generate power to drive our vehicles. That is how we are looking at the future of our water resources,” Rundi said. — Bernama