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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Kita MADANI X program strengthens govt-community ties in Negeri Sembilan
NILAI: The Kita MADANI X Satellite Carnival serves as a key platform to promote the Negeri Sembilan-level Program MADANI Rakyat (PMR). The event, organised by the Department of Information (JAPEN) and the Performance Leap Coordination Unit (PACU), will run from Aug 22 to 24 at Dataran Nilai. Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing, and Transport Committee Chairman J. Arul Kumar highlighted the program's community-focused activities. Residents participated in a Subuh prayer at Masjid Al-Azim, followed by aerobics, a three-kilometer Fun Walk, and a communal cooking event at Taman Semarak. Exhibitions by government agencies, service counters, and Rahmah sales were also featured to inform the public about policies. Arul Kumar emphasised the carnival's role in fostering unity and inclusivity among Negeri Sembilan's residents. He described the event as a bridge for accurate information exchange between the government and the people. Strengthening this relationship benefits both parties, with the public gaining services and the government receiving feedback. The program aligns with Malaysia MADANI's vision of community empowerment and national unity. The Negeri Sembilan PMR, themed 'Digital Across Generations, Empowering the Community,' supports the government's digitalisation goals. This initiative aims to enhance quality of life through technology while upholding social justice. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the event, with over 25,000 attendees anticipated. - Bernama
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, says MB
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan water tariff increase is aimed at improving services and addressing financial challenges, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He clarified that the adjustment was carefully reviewed with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and aligns with similar moves in other states. Aminuddin explained that the revised tariff will help restructure the state's RM700 million debt to Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad, incurred during the Ngoi-Ngoi 2 Water Treatment Plant project. Additionally, it will fund new dam constructions and pipe replacement programmes to reduce non-revenue water losses. 'Operating costs have surged, especially due to higher electricity tariffs, increasing our monthly water pumping expenses by RM700,000 since last July,' he said after launching the Negeri Sembilan-level Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign. Domestic consumers will still receive subsidies for up to 40 cubic metres of water, with the first 20 cubic metres fully subsidised and the next 20 at a minimal rate. Aminuddin noted that the actual water treatment cost ranges between RM1.10 and RM1.15 per cubic metre, but consumers pay only around 70 sen, with the government covering the remaining subsidy. He urged public understanding, emphasising that the hike ensures long-term water sustainability. The new tariff, averaging a 20 sen increase per cubic metre, took effect on Aug 1 but excludes Perak domestic users. - Bernama
