GEORGE TOWN, Feb 7 — Although Penang has raised its water tariff, it is still the second-lowest average domestic tariff in Malaysia after Terengganu, said Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan. He said the new average rate for domestic consumption up to 35 cubic metres (m³) per month is RM0.86 for … Read more
IPOH, Feb 1 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad says that the announcement of new water tariff adjustments for domestic users will be made in March after it is approved by the state exco. He said there will be a meeting with the Perak Water Board (LAP) Board of Directors first on March … Read more
MELAKA, Jan 24 — The water tariff in Melaka will be revised by an average 16 sen per cubic metre or 13.9 per cent effective February 1. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the tariff would be adjusted to 27 sen per cubic metre for domestic users with prudent water consumption ranging from … Read more
LABUAN, Jan 21 — The Labuan Pakatan Harapan (PH) will be submitting a memorandum to the Prime Minister and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) to appeal for a postponement of the proposed water tariff adjustment. Labuan PH chairman Simsudin Sidek said the current state of the water supply service in Labuan was … Read more
JOHOR BARU, Jan 18 — Johor’s water operator, Ranhill SAJ, will implement water tariff adjustments for domestic categories from Feb 1, 2024, as decided by the federal government, recently. Ranhill SAJ chief executive officer Muhamad Faizal Aliar said with the adjustment, users in the categories were expected to experience changes in their monthly water bills … Read more
MELAKA, Jan 18 — Consumers in Melaka have had differing opinions over the announcement by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) yesterday regarding the adjustment of water tariffs effective February 1. Cake and hamper dealer, Aisya Mustafa, 38, said the adjustment was not deemed significant, but hoped it would be in line with the quality … Read more
KANGAR, Jan 17 — The water tariff adjustment for the domestic category beginning February 1 will positively impact Syarikat Air Perlis (SAP), as it is expected to help the water operator intensify efforts to upgrade water supply infrastructure in the state. State Infrastructure and Public Transport Committee chairman Izizam Ibrahim said there were frequent water … Read more
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 17 — The Terengganu government is confident that the new water tariff adjustment for domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan starting February 1 can solve various water supply issues faced by the state. State Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development Committee chairman Hanafiah Mat said that his committee … Read more
ALOR SETAR, Jan 17 — The water tariff adjustment for domestic category starting February 1 will not burden consumers in Kedah as a whole. Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (SADA) in a statement today said in the usage of 10 cubic metres of waters and below, the increase in charges is only RM1.50. However, … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — The water tariff adjustment for Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan is reasonable and can benefit consumers in the long term through improved water supply services, said Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Public Utilities Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the tariff adjustment would lead to a more satisfactory quality of treated … Read more
