Sarawak announces 25pc electricity bill discount for 716,000 households under 2027 budget

The Sarawak government has announced a 25% discount on electricity bills and a RM5 monthly water bill subsidy for 2027, benefiting approximately 716,000 and 600,000 domestic consumers, respectively.

These initiatives, part of a RM14.84 billion state budget, aim to foster social equity and improve living standards.

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted that enhancing safety nets fortifies Sarawak's societal fabric, offering citizens dignity and security.

KUCHING, Oct 12 — The Sarawak government today announced a 25 per cent discount on electricity bills from January to December next year under the 2027 State Budget.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, when tabling the budget at the State Legislative Assembly today, said the discount would benefit about 716,000 domestic consumers across Sarawak, at a cost of RM281 million.

The state government also announced a RM5 monthly subsidy for water bills under the free water programme, benefiting about 600,000 domestic consumers, at RM35 million.

“These initiatives reflect a government that governs with compassion, foresight, and responsibility - balancing fiscal discipline with social equity.

“By strengthening our safety nets, we strengthen the very fabric of Sarawak, ensuring that every citizen, regardless of circumstances, is given the opportunity to live with dignity, hope, and security,” he said.

The Sarawak government today unveiled a RM14.84 billion budget for 2027, themed “Together Building Prosperity and Securing Our Futures”. — Bernama

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砂拉越政府宣布，从 2027 年开始，电费可享受 25% 的折扣，每月水费补贴 5 令吉，分别惠及约 71.6 万和 60 万家庭用户。

这些举措是148.4亿令吉州预算的一部分，旨在促进社会公平和提高生活水平。

砂拉越首相丹斯里阿邦佐哈里强调，加强社会保障体系能够巩固砂拉越的社会结构，为公民提供尊严和安全。

古晋，10月12日讯——砂拉越州政府今日宣布，根据2027年州财政预算案，明年1月至12月期间，电费将享受25%的折扣。

砂拉越州首相丹斯里阿邦佐哈里·敦·奥本今天在州立法议会提交预算案时表示，这项折扣将使砂拉越各地约71.6万名家庭消费者受益，总成本为2.81亿令吉。

州政府还宣布，根据免费用水计划，每月将为水费提供 5 令吉的补贴，惠及约 60 万家庭用户，总额达 3500 万令吉。

“这些举措体现了一个充满同情心、有远见、负责任的政府——在财政纪律和社会公平之间取得平衡。

他说：“通过加强社会保障体系，我们就能加强砂拉越的社会结构，确保每个公民，无论境遇如何，都有机会过上有尊严、有希望、有安全感的生活。”

砂拉越州政府今日公布了2027年预算案，总额达148.4亿令吉，主题为“携手共建繁荣，保障未来”。——马新社

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