Harsher punishment mulled for open burning


PUTRAJAYA: Heavier penalties for open burning are being considered by the Government, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

He said the current compound of RM2,000 was “too small” a deterrent for offenders.

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