Penang ready to pay more for water from Perak


KUALA LUMPUR: Penang is working on options to resolve its water shortage issue, including paying more for supply from Perak, says its Chief Minister.

Chow Kon Yeow said the state government is prepared to pay its northern neighbour up to 20 or 30 sen per 1,000 litres of water, adding that Selangor is only paying 10 sen to Pahang for the same quantity.

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