In a special sitting in January 2005, Parliament approved
the amendments to the Ninth Schdule of the Federal Constitution to transfer
matters related to WATER SUPPLIES AND SERVICES from the State List to the
Concurrent List (except for Sabah and Sarawak). The amendments were gazetted on
10th February 2005 and the enforcement date was 21st March 2005. With the
amendments, the Federal Govenrment will regulate the water services industry in
terms of licensing and regulating water services operators. The State Govenrment
also retains the power to declare and regulate water resources, water catchment
areas and river basins.
The Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) or the
National Water Services Commission is the national regulatory body for the
water and sewerage industry for the Peninsular Malaysia and Wilayah Persekutuan
Labuan. The Commission operates under a legislative framework defined in the
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara Act 2006 (Act 654) and the Water Services
Industry Act 2006 (Act 655).
SPAN is now looking for suitable candidate for the following
position:
1. Sr. Executive Catchment Planning & Control Division,
Sewerage Regulatory Department
Tarikh Tutup: 12 Februari 2012
