KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Water prices rose an average of 2.0 per cent in Southern Asia and 3.9 per cent in East Asia and the Pacific from 2025 to 2026, according to a global survey that cited Malaysia as an example of progress in recovering utility costs.
Asia Water Prices Rise, Malaysia Cited For Cost Recovery - GWI Survey
Asia Water Prices Rise, Malaysia Cited For Cost Re
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Water tariffs rose 2.0% in Southern Asia and 3.9% in East Asia and the Pacific from 2025 to 2026, with Malaysia cited for full operating cost recovery of its sewerage company, though households still pay below cost.
- Malaysia’s tariff hikes achieved full operating cost recovery for Indah Water Konsortium.
- Water prices increased 5.6% globally, with Eastern Europe and North America higher.
- Major cities like Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi and Mumbai saw no price change.
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