Sarawak's 2027 water programme separates pipeline replacement from new capacity: RM255 million is set aside for replacing pipes, while RM454 million covers facilities including treatment-plant expansion. A further RM183 million goes to the Sarawak Water Supply Grid, bringing the water-infrastructure allocation to RM892 million. DayakDaily reported the figures from the state budget tabled on October 12. Statewide water coverage was given as 86.1 per cent. These are infrastructure funds, not household water-bill rebates or a promise that an individual neighbourhood's pressure problems have already been resolved. The report does not give a project-by-project list or completion timetable, so the allocation alone cannot establish when a particular home will gain a connection. Electricity support sits in separate programmes: RM50 million for ongoing Rural Electrification Scheme work, and RM63.5 million for SARES solar-battery replacement and grid extension. Rural electricity coverage was reported at 99.3 per cent; maintaining existing off-grid equipment remains part of the spending, alongside wider access. For low-income urban households, RM6 million is allocated to help with electricity connection charges, targeting 3,000 households. That is connection-cost assistance, rather than a reduction in everyone's monthly electricity bill.

Sarawak households and businesses will have to wait for the coming State Budget for details on electricity tariffs, Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said in Mukah on October 3. He said the Budget would set out the state’s revenue outlook and electricity-tariff direction during the coming Sarawak Legislative Assembly sitting, scheduled for October 12–21. His remarks did not set out a new rate, an effective date or which customer categories would be affected. That distinction matters for anyone planning household expenses or business operating costs: a promise to explain tariff policy is not itself an announced increase or a guarantee that charges will stay unchanged. Abang Johari put state revenue at about RM14 billion, compared with roughly RM6 billion to RM7 billion under an earlier administration. He linked the stronger revenue base to Sarawak’s ability to fund its own development projects rather than rely entirely on federal assistance. The next concrete details will be in the Budget presentation — the proposed spending, revenue assumptions and any specific electricity measures. The October 3 speech did not provide the full allocations or tariff schedule.

Temporary Sarawak Energy billing help desks are next headed to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri, with the rollout expected to run through October. The utility began with a counter at Wisma SESCO in Kuching from Sept 2 to 4. The travelling service is for customers who want staff to go through account records, bill amounts or meter readings face to face. Sarawak Energy said it traced 22 billing concerns raised on Facebook. Staff have contacted 20 users; one case is still being followed up, while another user could not be identified from the post. If a bill looks wrong, bring the account and bill details, plus the relevant meter information, when lodging an appeal. The company may discuss a payment arrangement after reviewing the case. Exact dates, hours and venues for the three cities have not yet been announced.

Kuching households can still benefit from the 25% discount on domestic electricity bills provided by the Sarawak government. [image: 1788314754798-sarawak-electricity-25pct.jpg] Source: UKAS Sarawak, via SoyaCincau Provider: Sarawak Energy / Sarawak government Deal: 25% discount for all domestic electricity users in Sarawak. It is for residential electricity accounts, not commercial accounts. Validity: April to December 2026 Where: Statewide in Sarawak, including Kuching domestic accounts The nine-month measure is expected to benefit 714,557 domestic users. If you have a Kuching residential electricity account, check the discount shown on the applicable monthly statement; no separate retail purchase or promo code is involved. Details: Sarawak electricity discount report