‘Slap polluters with heavier fines, jail’


Johor Department of Environment officers taking water samples from Sungai Pandan in Kampung Melayu Pandan, Johor Baru. — Courtesy photo

THE government needs to impose stricter laws to address environmental issues, especially concerning water pollution.

Safe Johor River founder Poh Pai Yik proposed that polluters be slapped with longer jail term, heavier fines and even whipping for committing environmental-related offences.

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