Johor Water Crisis: 15% Rebate and Public Apology

Johor Water Crisis: 15% Rebate Announced, Apology Issued Johor Bahru, Malaysia – In the wake of a recent water crisis that affected over 155,000 accounts, Johor's Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, announced a 15% water rebate. The rebate, effective immediately for this month's bills, is a result of negotiations with Ranhill SAJ, the state's water service provider. The crisis, caused by unforeseen damage to the Sungai Johor water treatment plant, left many residents and businesses without water for several days. "We understand that this rebate may not fully compensate for the hardship faced by the people of Johor," said Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi during a press conference. "However, we hope that this initiative will offer some relief and demonstrate our commitment to resolving this issue." The rebate applies to both domestic and non-domestic accounts. The water disruption caused widespread inconvenience, affecting daily life and businesses in Johor Bahru and Iskandar Puteri. The state government is working to restore full water services and prevent future disruptions. The 15% rebate is a step towards addressing the immediate concerns of affected residents and businesses, demonstrating a commitment to accountability and providing some measure of compensation for the inconvenience.