Penang’s water conundrum


MY LAST water bill was RM7.48, but that is not the monthly amount. Penang homes get billed for water once every two months.

A senior management member of Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) told me years ago that sending the meter man out to tally the measly sum monthly was too expensive, so the meter man visits each home once every two months.

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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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