PM doesn’t rule out heavier penalties for pollution crimes
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian, speaking at a press conference in Johor Baru today. Dr Mahathir and Dr Wan Azizah earlier visited victims of the Sg Kim Kim toxic waste disaster. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, March 14, 2019.
DR Mahathir Mohamad does not rule out the possibility of a review of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, in light of the pollution caused by the toxic waste dumped into Sg Kim Kim.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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