The water supply disruption plaguing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was caused by a misunderstanding between the university and the Sabah Water Department (Jans) regarding the existing indicator at the R13 water tank.

Deputy Chief Minister III Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the state works minister said the issue is being addressed and the indicator would be replaced with a digital version within a week.

“A series of discussions between...