25% discount on water bill to be extended from one to two months, says CM


(From left) Dr Norlela Ariffin (PKR – Penanti), Lydia Ong Kok Fooi (DAP – Berapit), Cheah Kah Peng (PKR – Kebun Bunga) and Teh sharing a light moment between sessions at the Penang State Assembly.

THE one-off payout for each household and business operator affected by the floods on Nov 4 and 5 has been increased from RM500 to RM700.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the additional amount, costing the state RM20mil, would come from public donations.

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