SHAH ALAM, 2 July: The State Government expects for negotiations about the water management with the Federal Government to complete in two months.
Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that they have readied the agreement letter between the State Government and the Central Government regarding the negotiations.
“It was prepared based on the offer which has to be accepted in accordance with the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655).
“We are also optimistic about this matter as the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has stated his agreement for the water management restructuring in Selangor,” said Abdul Khalid in the Selangor State Assembly session today.
He was responding to a question from the Meru Assemblyman, Dr Abdul Rani Osman regarding the progress of the water management in Selangor.
Abdul Khalid also explained that through thorough preparation, the State Government will also set up a team of competent professionals to handle the water management in Selangor if the takeover process is successful.
“The management team will consist of executives from overseas who are qualified.”
The water industry restructuring process was initiated by the State Government last year in an effort to acquire the supply, treatment and distribution operations from four private companies.
The purpose of the restructuring is so that the people will receive efficient and affordable treated water supply.
The State Government has offered RM9.65 billion to acquire the four companies and so far, they have responded positively to the offer.
