People of Sabah paying the highest water rate in Malaysia. |
By Chris Maskilone (Daily Express 23/11/2011)
DAP Sri Tanjung Assemblyman Jimmy Wong said despite not complying with the water management standards Sabah’s water tariff is the highest in the country.
He claimed the State Government had failed to take any action to rectify issues mentioned in the Water Audit Report in 2008.
“The people have the right to have access to clean water, literally. Raw water quality is bad. Water treatment plants in Sabah are not equipped with tools, lab and qualified personnel.