State govt plans to impose new water tariffs for households, says Penang CM


BUTTERWORTH: The state government is planning to impose a new water tariff for households in the state.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state administration would submit an application to the Federal Government to increase the water tariff for households.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Water Tariffs , Households , Penang , Chow Kon Yeow

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