Minister: Water tariffs expected to go up


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Water tariff rates may be increased in stages this year, in line with the government's efforts to restructure the water supply services industry in the country.

Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar said the increase in the natural resource was necessary to protect the consumer's interest in getting good water quality and ensuring the industry's services.

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