Malaysia goes for French model
- From: Vol 7, Issue 7 (July 2006)
- Category: General
- Region: Asia
- Country: Malaysia
- Related Companies: Equiventures, Konsortium Abass, Puncak Niaga, Ranhill Utilities, SAJ Holdings, Southern Water Corp, SPLASH and Syabas
Malaysian water minister Lim Keng Yaik thinks he has found a way to invest in the country’s water infrastructure without increasing tariffs too steeply. It looks as if some coercion will be involved.
Malaysia’s water sector reform is about to be put into action after two years of debate about how to improve the service of the country’s heavily indebted water companies. Bills have been passed, the new institutions created: all that remains is the royal seal of approval.
Through the new structure, the central government will purchase state water company ...
Subscription required
To read this full article you must be subscribed to Global Water Intelligence.
Subscribe Now, Sign up for a Free Trial or Log In
