KUALA LUMPUR (June 29, 2011): PENANG Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (DAP-Bagan) welcomed the federal government’s decision to exempt Pakatan Rakyat controlled states from enforcement of the Solid Waste and Urban Cleansing Management Act 2007.
The powers to manage the state’s solid waste and urban cleansing system will remain with the respective local councils.
In a written response to Lim (pix) in the Dewan Rakyat, the Housing and Local Council Ministry confirmed that the Act will be enforced from Sept 1, after several delays over the past years, with the last being in March this year.
Under the Act, management of solid waste will be privatised by the federal government and handled by several companies which have been appointed through limited tenders.
“The main criteria on appointment of the companies include its technical and financial capabilities, as well experience in relevant fields.
“Service charges paid to the companies will be based on fees collected from each premises and it is expected to be the most competitive as well as at par with the quality of services offered,” said the ministry.
However, it said the actual rate will only be announced once the agreement has been finalised.
Lim had asked the government for an update on the privatisation process which was reportedly delayed due to unresolved “technical issues”.
He also enquired about criteria for the appointed concessionaires and the final cost for all services offered.
Source: The Sun
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