KUCHING: Open burning offenders in Sarawak will face stiffer penalties following amendments to the state’s Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance.
The proposed penalty for illegal open burning is increased from a fine of RM20,000 or three years’ jail to RM100,000 fine or five years’ jail.
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