{
  "id": 9063998,
  "title": "Features : PAAB Water Restructuring Ensures Long-Term Supply",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/features-paab-water-restructuring-ensures-long-term-supply",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T00:41:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bernama",
    "slug": "bernama",
    "url": "http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2610139"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This is the first part of a two-part report examining the evolution of Malaysia's water industry since 2005, the pivotal role played by Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), and the ambitious Full Cost Recovery (FCR) Roadmap 2050. Despite public discontent over recent water tariff hikes, many consumers appear to be unaware of the substantial advancements in water supply services over the past decade. Complaints about rusty water have become uncommon, with the exception of isolated areas in certain states. Moreover, unscheduled water supply interruptions, often caused by leaking pipes, have significantly decreased. These positive changes are a direct consequence of the comprehensive water industry restructuring that commenced in 2005, leading to the formation of PAAB in 2006 as a key entity in the implementation of the National Water Services Industry Restructuring.",
  "summary": "F irst of a two-part report focusing on the history of the restructuring of Malaysia’s water industry since 2005, the role of Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), and the Full Cost Recovery (FCR) Roadmap 2050. On social media, many have voiced their dissatisfaction over water tariff adjustments, comparing current rates with those imposed several years ago. At the same time, however, consumers…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}