PETALING JAYA: In an unprecedented move to battle the dengue scourge, the Health Ministry has warned local authorities that it would fine them if they fail to buck up and clean up areas under their care.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the Ministry would not hesitate to fine them under the Destruction of Disease Bearing Insect Act 1975 if their localities were found to be breeding mosquitoes.
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