SEPANG, Aug 3 — The new water tariff adjustment in the state will not burden the people but will instead provide better services in the future, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato' Ng Suee Lim.
The adjustment enables maintenance works and pipe replacements to be carried out, thereby supplying users with better quality water.
“Water is essential for daily life, so in the context of this adjustment, the aim is to cover maintenance costs, but with the condition that it does not burden the public.
“However, Selangor will continue to support the low-income group (B40) who qualify to receive free water supply through the Darul Ehsan Scheme (Sade),” he said.
Ng was speaking to the press after officiating the flag-off ceremony for the Selangor Marathon 2025 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) today.
The councillor also suggested that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd organise special briefings for the local authorities, schools, and users to raise awareness regarding the water tariff adjustment.
“They should also play a role by educating and informing schoolchildren about the importance of water and to not waste it.
“For example, the common habit of leaving water taps running while washing cars — this is a wasteful practice that must be corrected,” he said.
Previously, Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said that the new water tariff adjustment in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya would enable Air Selangor to increase water reserves and strengthen supply services for the public as a whole.
He added that the move is crucial in the state administration’s effort to achieve a 20 per cent water reserve target by 2030.
The tariff adjustment would also allow Air Selangor to intensify the replacement of over 40-year-old asbestos pipes, spanning 1,600 kilometres, at a rate of 300km annually starting this year.
In line with the state's growing population, Air Selangor is actively constructing new Water Treatment Plants in Rasau and Labohan Dagang 2, with a total investment of RM8.15 billion. This initiative is expected to increase treated water capacity by up to 2,730 million litres per day.
