Thumbs-up to Self-Meter Reading project in Kiulu
Published on: Thursday, August 29, 2024
“Villagers no longer need to spend money on long trips to get to the SESB office, get correct bill readings and make payments,” Rayner said.
KIULU: The Self-Meter Reading (SMR) Pilot Project launched by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) here on Tuesday received positive reactions from residents.
Rayner Katong from Kampung Rumindako said the project is relevant and has been eagerly awaited by residents.
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According to him, residents previously often faced problems with inaccurate bill readings due to the difficulty for SESB meter readers to visit every house in rural areas.
“This is due to geographical factors and the long distances between villages.
“With SMR, we can manage our own meter readings and send them directly to SESB through the provided platform.
“Villagers no longer need to spend money on long trips to get to the SESB office, get correct bill readings and make payments,” he said.
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Another resident, Seliresto Sukup, from Kampung Rungus Nahaba echoed Rayner’s sentiments, saying the launch of the SMR programme was very timely in facilitating a more effective electricity bill reading process.
“Based on the briefing given by SESB, I find SMR to be easier and very user-friendly.
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“It’s like taking a picture of the meter reading and sending it to SESB via WhatsApp application,” he said.
Meanwhile, Clementina Joanes from Kampung Sinansag expressed her excitement to try the new method.
“With technological advancements, we hope this facility will be expanded further in the future to facilitate all parties involved,” she said.
More than 300 community leaders and local residents attended the SMR launch held in conjunction with the SESB Programme with Community Leaders at the Community Hall, in Pekan Kiulu.
The launch was officiated by SESB Chairman cum Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.
Also present were Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah cum Kiulu Assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai; SESB Chief Executive Officer Mohd Yaakob Jaafar, Assistant Kiulu Sub-District Officer Leprus Esuva Giswa and Kiulu Community Development Leader Golubi Guntarek.
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