Water supply subsidised to the tune of RM150 mln
KUCHING: Sarawakians, the rural people in particular, are fortunate that they enjoy a huge water subsidy from the state government while at the same time get treated and clean water supply directly to their homes. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the state government gave a subsidy of RM150 million to water consumers, […]
Remain united, CM tells Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reassured that it is fair to all. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the setting up of Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) was testimony to the state’s commitment to helping other religions besides Islam. “Therefore, let us not be distracted by events and happenings outside Sarawak that […]
Mixed views on water subsidy
KUCHING: Members of the public here have mixed views of the government’s move to subsidise the cost of water for every household in Sarawak. The subsidy, which costs the government RM40 million, covers the first RM5 of all monthly domestic water bill and will be effective by Jan 1 next year. In a random survey […]
RM5 of free water monthly starts Jan 2020
KUCHING: Every household in Sarawak will enjoy free water for the first RM5 of the monthly domestic water bill, which is equivalent to about 11,300 litres of free water, says the state’s Ministry of Utilities. In a statement, the ministry said the free water will take effect from Jan 1, 2020, as the Sarawak government […]
