MPAJ to adopt new procedures in CF applications
NST 23/11/2003

KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council will, on Dec 1, be the first local council in the country to adopt the new procedures in issuing certificates of fitness (CF).

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said under the new procedures, local councils will have to issue the, CF within 14 days after all documents are submitted.

"Under the system, the council president will have to set up a one-stop centre for CF approval," said Ong.

"Once the necessary documents are submitted, it would only take 14 days for the CF to be issued.

The new system, Qng said, would not compromise, on the fitness of buildings.

The departments that will be removed from the CF process are Telekom, Tenaga Nasional, Waterworks, Public Works, Drainage and Irrigation, and Fire and Rescue Services.