GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 4 -- Low-cost flats in Penang with faulty water tanks and piping problems can now apply for funding under a recently launched water infrastructure maintenance intervention programme (Prihatin).

Prihatin is a collaboration between Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) and the state government to help both government-built and privately-built low-cost flats upgrade their water infrastructure such as water tanks and pipelines.

Penang infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said PBAPP has contributed RM4 million to fund the programme.

"We just set up the Prihatin committee about two months ago and have received a few applications submitted by state assemblymen," he said in a press co...