Mayor's new formula to keep PJ clean

Waste collection contractors who do not perform up to mark during the probationary period will have their contracts terminated.

Mayor Datin Paduka Alinah Ahmad (third from left) speaking to councillors after her official swearing-in ceremony. Pic by Khairull Azry Bidin

 NO SLACKING: Garbage collection contractors will be on a one-year probationary period to ensure that they maintain the quality of their service

PETALING JAYA: ALL bulk, garden and domestic waste collection contractors, who are to start their services in the city, will be given a six-month probation period to gauge their services.

This was announced by Mayor Datin Paduka Alinah Ahmad after her swearing-in ceremony as a councillor and new mayor yesterday.

She said contractors who fared well will be given another six months probation to ensure that they maintain the good service. Upon completion of the probation period, which takes up to a year, the contractor will be awarded a  one-year contract for his services.    Read more ......