Gov't scraps water privatisation plan

In a U-turn, the government has decided that water services will not be privatised or federalised after all - exactly the decision sought by a non-governmental lobby.

Water issue: Is Keng Yaik telling the whole truth?

"It's absolutely not true" - this was the rebuttal from water expert Charles Santiago over the government's announcement yesterday that the water privatisation plan has been scrapped.

Water: Don’t surrender without any guarantee

State governments should demand for guaranteed cheaper rates, and better quality and supply of water before they agree to the Water Services Industry and National Water Services Commission bills.

‘Corporatise’ state water

Energy, Water and Communications Minister Dr Lim Keng Yaik reiterated that the government is pushing for state governments to corporatise its water management services, and not privatisation.

Ensure water bills fulfill the human right to water

The government should ensure that two draft bills slated to reform the water industry fulfill the human right of all consumers to adequate and clean water, said the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).  

Water bills on the table next month

It’s confirmed. The two water bills will be tabled next month when Parliament reconvenes beginning March 13. 
 
Water bills, another name for privatisation

Over 250 people today unanimously rejected the Water Services Industry (WSIA) and the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) bills at a public consultation in Kuala Lumpur.

Water bills: The people’s version

Why is the government so intent on privatising the country’s water management when it should be funding public utilities that are operationally viable but have been denied financial assistance?