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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Kedah water tariff hike explained by MB as non-burdensome
ALOR SETAR: Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stated that the water tariff increase effective from August 1 will not burden Kedah residents. He emphasised that the new rate of 81 sen for the first 20 cubic metres of domestic use is significantly lower than tariffs in other states. According to Muhammad Sanusi, this adjustment is crucial for Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (SADA) to manage the state government's water-related debts. 'This tariff increase is not just happening in Kedah,' he confirmed during the Kedah State Legislative Assembly session. He noted that all ten water supply operators in the country requested and received approval for similar adjustments. Muhammad Sanusi, who also chairs SADA, explained that profitability is essential for the company to settle its water supply debts. SADA's financial records show profits after tax ranging from RM31,000 to RM23.1 million between 2010 and 2018. The company faced a loss of RM36 million in 2019 but returned to profitability with RM149,000 in 2020. Profits grew to RM29.5 million in 2021, followed by RM29.4 million in 2022 and RM25.2 million in 2023. SADA recorded RM41.5 million in profit for 2024 and projects an RM80 million profit for the current year. Executive authority over clean water supply resides with the federal government through the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). This is stipulated under Section 3 of the Water Services Industry Act 2006. 'SPAN issues licenses and controls all business plan operators,' Muhammad Sanusi elaborated. He added that SPAN possesses the executive power to take over operations if debt payments cannot be covered. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Water Tariff Hike In Kedah Not Burdending To Consumers
ALOR SETAR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the increase in water tariff that took effect from August 1 will not burden the people in the state. According to him, the increase in tariff rate to 81 sen (0 cubic metre to 20 cubic metres) for domestic use is much lower compared to other states. The increase in tariff rate, he said, is an important step to ensure the ability of Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (SADA) to pay the state government's water debt. "This tariff increase is not just happening in Kedah... all 10 water supply operators requested it and all were granted," he said during the oral question session at the Kedah State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. He said this in response to a supplementary question by Bau Wong a/l Bau Ek (PH-Sidam) who wanted to know the need for the water tariff in Kedah to be increased while SADA was recording a profit. Muhammad Sanusi, who is also the chairman of SADA, said the company needed to record a profit to enable it to pay off debts related to water supply. According to him, based on SADA's records, the company recorded a profit after tax of between RM31,000 to RM23.1 million between 2010 and 2018 before recording a loss of RM36 million in 2019. "In 2020, SADA again recorded a profit of RM149,000 and increased to RM29.5 million the following year, RM29.4 million (2022), RM25.2 million (2023), RM41.5 million (2024) and is projected to record a profit of RM80 million this year," he said. He said that executive power regarding clean water supply lies under the federal Government through the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) as provided under Section 3 of the Water Services Industry Act 2006.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sada preparing for 30 per cent water demand hike during Lima '25
ALOR STAR: State-owned Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (Sada) has activated a contingency plan to accommodate a 30 per cent hike in treated water supply demand during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state government is expecting over 300,000 people, comprising participants and visitors, to be in Langkawi during the May 20 to 24 exhibition period. "Based on the experience in handling water supply issues in Langkawi during the previous Lima edition, Sada has come up with a special contingency plan to meet the drastic surge of demand," he said during a press conference after chairing the state executive council meeting at Wisma Darul Aman here today. In a statement shared by Sanusi, Sada said the water supply in Langkawi is stable, with only 32 accounts requiring water supply delivery, out of 33,623 active accounts in the holiday island. Sada said it has identified four hotspots for the contingency plan, namely Kedawang/Padang Mat Sirat; Datai; Tanjung Rhu/Ayer Hangat; and Kuah. The contingency plan comprises the placement of static tanks, two units of jumbo tankers, nine units of Sada water tankers and increasing the number of smaller lorries to five to transport water. The company has also improved the Sungai Baru Water Treatment Plant's water extraction capacity to maximise the treated water supply to the island. On the submarine pipeline repair works, Sada said it is ramping up Padang Saga Water Treatment Plant's production capacity to meet the target of delivering 45 million litres per day (MLD) to Langkawi. "The repair work to plug 32 leak spots along the 27-year-old submarine pipeline through the clamping method has improved the supply from 37 MLD to 43 MLD, or 93 per cent from the 45 MLD target," it said. Sada said it has also installed pressure relief valves (PRVs) in six locations to prevent pipe bursts during the Lima exhibition.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sada installs pressure relief valves for steady water supply during Lima '25
LANGKAWI: Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (Sada) has installed three pressure relief valves (PRVs) to prevent pipe bursts during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25). The measure is intended to reduce the risk of water leakage caused by high pressure during peak hours and to ensure uninterrupted water supply throughout the event. In a statement on its official Facebook page, Sada said the PRVs have been installed at three locations, namely the Police Training Centre on Jalan Kuala Muda, Rebak Marina, and Jalan Pantai Kok. "The project was carried out using internal funding and is part of Sada's proactive preparations to ensure a stable water supply during Lima '25. "The main function of the PRVs is to control pressure and stabilise water flow, particularly in high-elevation areas and those at the end of the distribution system," the statement read. It added that the areas set to benefit from the project include the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and the surrounding areas. "Sada hopes that this initiative will help manage the increased water demand throughout Lima '25 and minimise any disruptions to the water supply," it said. The 17th edition of Lima will take place from May 20 to 24, with the aerospace segment held at MIEC and the maritime segment at Resorts World Langkawi.
