Abang Johari: State government to continue with 25 % electricity discount, RM5 monthly subsidy for water bill

KUCHING, Oct 12 2026: The state government will continue with a 25 percent electricity bill discount from January to December 2027, benefiting around 716,000 domestic consumers across Sarawak with financial implication amounting to RM281 million.

Caption: Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian shaking hands with  Premier Abang Johari Openg as two other deputy premiers Douglas Uggah and Awang Tengah Ali Hasan watch

Premier Abang Johari Openg said the state government will also continue with a RM5 monthly subsidy for water bill under the free domestic consumers with financial implication amounting to RM35 million.

"These initiatives reflect a government that governs with compassion, foresight, and responsibility—balancing fiscal discipline with social equity," he said when tabling the 2027 State Budget in the State Legislative Assembly today.

"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 added.