Penang water tariff hikes: Curb waste with surcharge instead, ex-CM says

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has mooted reimposing surcharges as a means of tackling water waste.

This is after a recent water tariff hike by Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), which is reportedly partly aimed at reducing excessive consumption.

“PBAPP wants to prevent water wastage...