SPAN, IWK to desludge septic tanks at Pulau Perhentian


KUALA TERENGGANU: The National Water Services Commission (SPAN), together with Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), will empty the septic tanks on Pulau Perhentian in Kuala Besut to deal with pollution problems that may be caused by sewage waste on the resort island.

SPAN Regional Operation Division senior director Ir Mohd Jalaludin Sulaiman said the service, which includes desludging works for about 500 premises, including government agency offices, resorts and homestays, involved a cost of RM3mil borne by the Federal Government.

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