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Stiffer penalties for water polluters, says Xavier

By JOSEPH KAOS Jr

PUTRAJAYA: The Water Services Industry Act 2006 will be amended to impose harsher penalties to punish water polluters, says Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

The Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister said the amendment would also give authorities power to arrest individuals.

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