SPAN: Possible water tariff hike won’t be a big burden


Precious resource: The expected average increase imposed on consumers would be an additional RM3 to the monthly bill.

PETALING JAYA: While there is a possibility of a water tariff hike this year, domestic users will not be burdened with a significant increase, says Charles Santiago.

The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairman said some states have not revised their water tariffs in over four decades.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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