It is reported in the media that water tariff for condominiums and apartments in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will be increased by 30% again in March, 2009. What a great New Year gift from Syabas!
I think the government's decision to privatise water and electricity is completely a wrong decision. The burden goes to the people especially the poor ones. If you see the sentence above carefully that I have highighted in bold, you'll know what I mean. I think both the minister who approves the increase of water tariff and Syabas should be thoroughly investigated. I suspect something fishy. Syabas may not be the right organisation that could manage their expenses if they claim about losing money - this is just a lame excuse by all privatised companies backed by the government to pass the burden to the general public. I am sure if the minister cares about the people he/she would not burden the people further when the economy is in a bad shape. I personally think that the minister that approves such a move is very inconsiderate to the general public and he/she does not qualify to be a minister. Instead of protecting the people, he/she is protecting a private organisation. I sense corruption and irresponsibility!
It's absolutely unfair to target at apartments and condominiums only for water tariff increase. The poor families will be hit badly. In the cities, only the poor and middle class live in apartments. Why does Syabas has to increase the burden to these working class people but the rich ones living in bungalows are spared?? Currently, the water tariff of apartments and condominiums is already higher than houses. Is that what you call fairness?? Please use your brain and justify it, Syabas!!
To the federal government, please study the roots of Communism carefully. Communism often arises in a country due to corruption, greed of a leader and unfair treatment to the poor and working class. If the country is not well managed, the threat of Communism may return. Do you want this country to return to the days when Chin Peng threatened the country? Please do not let the common people suffer because of your poor management on country's resources.
LET'S SAY NO TO WATER TARIFF INCREASE!!
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