The joint-billing system, which comes into effect on Jan 1, involves 20,661 customer accounts for premises or seven per cent of accounts with connected sewage services.IWK was represented by its chief executive officer, Narendran Maniam, and Satu by its chief executive officer, Atemin Sulong.
At a press conference later, Xavier announced improvements in Terengganu’s sewage system, in line with the Federal Government’s plans to upgrade sewage systems nationwide under the 12th Malaysia Plan . Xavier said the centralised sewage treatment system was part and parcel of the ministry’s Sustainable Development Goals.
“The size will be according to the population and we plan for it to be used for the next 50 years,” he said.