State local government and town and country planning committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye cited the Cabinet’s decision on April 29 to defer the study and negotiations on the matter. (Bernama pic)GEORGE TOWN: Negotiations on the proposed takeover of solid waste management and public cleansing services in Penang under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) have yet to be finalised.

State local government and town and country planning committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye cited the Cabinet’s decision on April 29 to defer the study and negotiations on the matter.

He said the postponement was intended to give the housing and local government ministry time to reassess the financial implications for the federal government, taking into account the economic situation and rising global oil prices.