PM gets memo opposing hike in water tariff
PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, Jan 25
Malay Mail

The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) and the Coalition Against Water Privatisation (CAWP) have sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi opposing an increase in water tariff.

The memorandum states that after one year into the concession period, there is no evidence to suggest that the supply of water has become more efficient in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The MTUC suggests that the role of Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) be reviewed and alternative ways of managing water be implemented in the three areas.

The memorandum suggests that privatisation should lead to cost reduction.

MTUC suggests that the Federal and Selangor governments review the Concession Agreement made with Syabas and return the management and distribution of water to the State Government.

Source: http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/MM/Wednesday/National/20060125102154/Article/index_html