Penang water rates to go up in bid to reduce consumption

Penang Water Supply Corporation Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) general manager Jaseni Maidinsa.

GEORGE TOWN: Water rates in Penang will go up from April 1 in a move to reduce consumption and avoid rationing, says Penang Water Supply Corporation Sdn Bhd (PBAPP).

The domestic tariff will go up by between four and 30 sen per 1,000 litres for usage above 20,000 litres, which works out to an average 16.7% increase.