Lee: Enough is enough, water polluters must pay


PETALING JAYA: The latest water disruption caused by the pollution of Sungai Semenyih must bring to focus the “Polluter Pays” principle, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic).

The Alliance for Safe Community chairman said those who caused pollution should bear the cost of managing it to prevent damage to human health and the environment.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
lee lam thye , water shortage , pollution

Next In Nation

Penang police bust drug syndicate, seize RM88,000 worth of narcotics
Pressure on neck caused death of seven-month-old, says Seremban OCPD
Steamboat chain manager charged with CBT involving RM1.5mil
Grace period until June 22 for errant employers to register, says PERKESO
75-year-old pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge in Klang hit-and-run case
High Court stays drug price marking order pending judicial review filed by MMA
Three scam syndicates busted in Puchong raids, 29 foreign nationals arrested
Malay unity should not be misinterpreted, mutual respect strengthens nation stability, says S'gor Ruler
Prisons Dept grants 795 inmates conditional release ahead of festive season
ASP's fatal fall was an accident, says S'gor police chief

Others Also Read