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Talks on S’gor water revamp deal in final stage — Ongkili

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:30 AM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: The talks on restructuring of the Selangor water industry have reached the final stage, said Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili.

He said once the Selangor state government and the four companies involved signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Langat 2 water treatment plant project and its distribution system (LRAL2) would begin.

"After the MOU is signed, the LRAL2 project would begin from the water treatment plant to retention pond and distribution.

"This is a long-term preparation plan. Negotiations have been delayed for quite sometime now," he told reporters after opening the new Sustainable Energy Development Authority's office here yesterday.

Under the MOU the Selangor government signed with the federal government on Feb 26, 2014, the federal government was allowed to plan the construction of LRAL2 project in the state.

In addition, the federal government has agreed to help the state government acquire water concessionaires and allow the state manage its own water supply service through a state-owned company.

The water consessionaires are Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor, Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd, Konsortium Abbas Sdn Bhd and Syarikat Pengeluar Air Selangor Holdings Bhd. — Bernama

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Fire destroys Health Dept quarters

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 07:12 PM PDT

TAWAU: Fire destroyed a Health Department quarters at Carlos Road near the old airport here yesterday.

District Fire and Rescue Department station chief Rudy Fredzex said no one was hurt as there was nobody at home when the fire occurred.

He said the department received a distress call at 12.27pm and firemen reached the scene at 12.34pm. The operation ended at 1.50pm.

Sixteen firemen, two fire engines and a utility truck were despatched to the scene but the house was already 90 per cent destroyed when they arrived. A motorcycle that was parked at the house was also destroyed.

Rudy said the cause of the fire was still being investigated and advised the public to ensure all cooking and electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the house to avoid untoward incidents.

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