NATURAL Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the suggested new water tariffs for Peninsula Malaysia and Labuan will be brought up at next week’s cabinet meeting.

He said that the existing water tariffs, including for domestic accounts, are expected to be reviewed when the new mechanism is used in in the future.

“This is an important thing for us to overcome the non-revenue water problems and boost our water infrastructure,” he said when launching the Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (Save) 4.0 programme at the ministry’s booth at the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium today.

Nik Nazmi had said during a question and answer session at the Dewan Rakyat on November 9 that all state governments had agreed at the National Water Council meeting that the state tariffs be reviewed and a new one be created to regulate the hike by operators.

On Save 4.0, Nik Nazmi said the public could obtain rebates of up to RM400 to purchase energy-efficient air conditioners and refrigerators with four or five star labels issued by the Energy Commission starting from today.

He added that RM50 million has been allocated through the Electricity Supplies Industry Trust Account to implement the programme.

“We have the intention to raise energy efficiency and (achieve) net-zero carbon. So the need for more energy-efficient equipment is vital to achieve that target,” he said.

According to a statement by the ministry, Malaysians who are domestic electricity account owners can enjoy the Save 4.0 rebate, which is limited to one account for every purchase of air conditioner and refrigerator.

Consumers can apply and obtain the rebate by bringing an updated electricity bill when making a physical purchase at any electrical shop or shopping mall registered with the programme or apply for an e-rebate for online purchases on accredited e-commerce platforms.

The rebates will continue until the RM50 million allocation is used up, and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Further information on Save 4.0 can be obtained at www.saveenergy.gov.my or at the microsite of participating e-commerce platforms. – Bernama, December 10, 2023.