Illegal rubbish dumping: Penang mulls heavier penalties

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Illegal rubbish dumping: Penang mulls heavier penalties
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GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government is firm on taking action against any individuals or parties for dumping rubbish illegally. State Housing, Loc...

The Penang state government is firm on taking action against any individuals or parties for dumping rubbish illegally.

“Court action will be taken against those found committing the offence. We are now discussing the future direction of those found involved in such activities by imposing stiffer punishment,” he said. On this, Jagdeep said he had instructed the legal advisor to arrange a meeting with the local authorities and other agencies such as police, Immigration, Customs and Environment Department to look into enhancing the provisions for heavier sentences on such cases in the future to prevent the proliferation of such

“Illegal dumping of rubbish can be fined up to RM500,000 or a maximum jail of two years under Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning Act while the heaviest punishment is under Section 29 of Environmental Quality Act which carries a maximum of RM500,000 fine and five years jail.

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