New Melaka Water Tariff Takes Effect To Strengthen Supply Network

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The water tariff adjustment in Melaka will also support the replacement and installation of new pipelines in Sungai Rambai, Ayer Molek, Bukit Baru, Masjid Tanah, and the 30km stretch from Bukit Bahudin to Pekan Jasin; upgrading of sludge waste management systems at the Bertam and Merlimau water treatment plants; and connection of water pipelines from Sungai Muar to the Durian Tunggal Dam - NSTP FILE PICMELAKA: Syarikat Air Melaka Bhd (SAMB) has introduced new water tariff rates, effective Aug 1, aimed at keeping the state's water supply system sustainable, stable, and ready to meet future challenges.
In a statement, SAMB said the adjustment was made without burdening the majority of domestic users, particularly the 312,396 registered households that use water prudently.
"This adjustment also involves 48,788 non-domestic accounts involving business premises, industries, government agencies, charitable institutions, places of worship, shipping and data centres, which will contribute more equitably to the cost of providing water services," it said.
The revised water supply tariff rates for Melaka are as follows:
1. Domestic (Residential):
– Minimum charge: RM9.40
– 0-20 cubic metre(m³): RM0.94/m³
– 21-35 m³: RM1.69/m³
– More than 35 m³: RM2.26/m³
2. Domestic (Residential Bulk Meter):
– Minimum charge: RM25
– Consumption: RM2.22/m³
3. Business/Industry/Government:
– Minimum charge: RM26.60
– 0-35 m³: RM2.66/m³
– More than 35 m³: RM2.72/m³
4. Places of worship/Charitable institutions:
– Minimum charge: RM10.10
– Consumption: RM1.01/m³
5. Shipping:
– Minimum charge: RM80.20/m³
– Consumption: RM8.02/m³
6. Data Centre:
– Minimum charge: RM53.20
– Consumption: RM5.32/m³
SAMB said the adjustment would also cover the long-term investment costs needed to make Melaka's water supply system more sustainable and capable of providing better services to all segments of the community.
"The adjustment will also enable SAMB to expedite the implementation of key strategic projects, including the 5 million litres per day (MLD) capacity Jus Water Treatment Plant Phase 2; Jernih Water Treatment Plant (90 MLD); expansion of the Merlimau Water Treatment Plant Phase 2; construction of the Bukit Batu water tank; and the upgrading of the Sebukor Water Treatment Plant," it said.
It said the adjustment will also support the replacement and installation of new pipelines in Sungai Rambai, Ayer Molek, Bukit Baru, Masjid Tanah, and the 30km stretch from Bukit Bahudin to Pekan Jasin; upgrading of sludge waste management systems at the Bertam and Merlimau water treatment plants; and connection of water pipelines from Sungai Muar to the Durian Tunggal Dam.
–Bernama

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