News near Pasir Puteh
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Water supply for 34,000 accounts in Machang expected to return by noon tomorrow after pipe repair
Water supply to about 34,000 accounts in Machang, southern Kota Bharu and parts of Pasir Puteh is expected to be restored in stages from noon tomorrow. This follows urgent repairs to a leaking main pipe in Pulai Chondong, which were completed in four days instead of the expected ten.
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Pipe leak cuts water supply in three Kelantan districts, affecting 34,000 accounts
A leak in a raw water pipe has halved production at the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant in Machang, Kelantan. The disruption affects water supply in Machang, parts of Pasir Puteh and Kota Bharu Selatan, impacting nearly 34,000 consumer accounts. Repairs are expected to take nine days, with supply restoration targeted for as early as Sept 14.
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Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.
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El Salvador tourist killed in hit-and-run in Kelantan
A 29-year-old tourist from El Salvador was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking along the Melawi-Kuala Besut road in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The victim died at the scene, and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.