JOHOR BARU: The latest water tariff adjustment in Johor will not affect most domestic users, with Ranhill SAJ assuring that the move is critical to modernising and strengthening the state’s water supply system.
The new rates, gazetted following federal approval, came into force yesterday.
Ranhill SAJ chief executive officer Anuar Abdul Ghani said the revision targets only high-usage domestic users (those consuming above 35 cubic metres per month) and non-domestic consumers, including industries, data centres and shipping.
“The majority of Johor households – categories one and two – will continue to enjoy the old tariff,” he said, adding that low-income e-Kasih groups and places of worship are also exempted.
The minimum domestic charge remains at RM10.50, with a 35-sen increase per cubic metre for high-usage tiers.
This minimum domestic charge also applies to households that use little to no water, including vacant homes.
Bulk meter users in strata homes will see a 20-sen hike per cubic metre.
Non-domestic tariffs are revised by RM1 to RM1.75 per cubic metre, while data centres and the shipping industry will now be charged RM5.33 and RM8.03, respectively.
Anuar said the adjustment is necessary to replace ageing pipes, expand capacity, and support projects such as Layang 2 Phase 2 (160 million litres per day, MLD), Semanggar (50 MLD) and Semanggar 3 (120 MLD).
“It’s a needed investment for a secure water future in Johor,” he said in a statement today.
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