DUNGUN, April 11 -- Residents in Paka, near here, expressed disappointment with the water supply issue, which is alleged to taste brackish and rusty, and is affecting their daily routines since last month.

Due to the problem, most residents claim they have been forced to buy mineral water as they are uncomfortable using the supply for drinking and cooking.

A resident, Aishah Ramli, 45, from Kuala Paka, said the water supply issue began to worsen about a week before Aidilfitri, and has continued until now.

"The issue of brackish-tasting water is not new in this area; in fact, it has been recurring for several years.

"Moreover, at the same time, residents also frequently receive rusty water supply, especially when water pressure is low,...