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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 50798, member: 636"] Some residents in Selangor will avoid the upcoming water bill increases that are set to affect millions of consumers across the state. Infrastructure committee head Izham Hashim revealed that two groups will be exempt from the upcoming tariff hikes. Those receiving free water programs for low-income families will remain protected from the new charges. Additionally, people who use less than 20 cubic meters of water each month will also be exempt. This announcement offers relief to struggling families already facing rising living costs. Officials planned to implement the second round of water price increases on July 1, but delays have postponed the timeline. The state government still awaits approval from the National Water Services Commission before proceeding. Earlier in the year, increases affected commercial users and slightly raised domestic rates at the start of 2024. The minimum charge for household customers increased from RM6 to RM6.50 during the first phase of adjustments. Water officials state that the company has been losing money because rates remained frozen for years. The state submitted paperwork to raise water tariffs after Air Selangor faced mounting losses due to outdated pricing. Ten states across Malaysia have asked regulators to review their water supply charges as utilities deal with financial pressures. Commission officials confirmed they received applications from operators but emphasized that no final decisions have been made. Costs for water management continue to rise while companies operate under old rate structures that no longer cover expenses. [/QUOTE]

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