TERENGGANU GOVT TO BEAR WATER SUBSIDY FOR DOMESTIC CONSUMERS

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The state government will bear a water subsidy of 30 per cent for domestic Band 2 consumers (21-35 cubic metres) and 15 per cent for domestic Band 3 consumers (over 35 cubic metres) with effect from November.

Terengganu State Secretary Datuk Zulkifli Ali said the subsidy would involve financial implications of RM24 million per year.

He said the decision was made in the State Executive Council (MMKN) yesterday after taking into account the issue of the increasing cost of living on the people.

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"After conducting studies and considering all aspects, the MMKN which convened on October 1 has agreed to take a decision for the state government to bear the water bill subsidy of 30 per cent for domestic Band 2 consumers and 15 per cent subsidy for domestic Band 3 consumers.

"Therefore, domestic consumers in the Band 2 category, totaling 78,807 accounts, only need to pay 70 per cent of the total Band 2 consumption bill, while domestic consumers in the Band 3 category, totaling 94,610 accounts, only need to pay 85 per cent of the total consumption bill," he said in a statement today.

Zulkifli said it is hoped the move would create a win-win situation between the people and the operator company, Syarikat Air Terengganu Sdn Bhd (SATU).

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"Hopefully the state government's move can help reduce the burden on domestic consumers while at the same time ensuring a commitment to a stable, quality and sustainable water supply to the people," he said.          

-- BERNAMA