CYBERJAYA: Ten states have submitted applications to the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) to review their water tariff rates.
The states are Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, and Pahang.
"All of these applications are still under review and have not been finalised.
"SPAN will ensure that every aspect is taken into account before any decision is made," it said in a statement on Wednesday (July 9).
This, it added, is to ensure that the wellbeing of the 27.2 million consumers is prioritised while the operators’ ability to continue providing services is also given due consideration.
SPAN is empowered by the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655) to regulate and monitor the economic, technical, and social aspects of the water supply and sewerage services industry in Peninsular Malaysia, Putrajaya, and Labuan.
It also regulates entities within the water supply and sewerage services industry, including water supply and sewerage service operators, water supply and sewerage contractors, as well as permit holders and approved products.
