MIRI, June 10 -- Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Water) has confirmed that the 1,100mm main pipeline at Mile 7 Miri-Bintulu Road is the source of a major leak here.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page around midnight, Sarawak Water said the confirmation followed system testing and isolation works carried out on Tuesday night on the 750mm pipeline, which verified that the pipeline is in good condition and not affected by any leakage.

"Following the confirmation, the scheduled repair works on June 10 will proceed as planned and will involve repair works on the 1,100mm main pipeline.

"The works are expected to cause temporary water supply interruptions and low water pressure in several affected areas as previously communicated throu...