Swine fine: Lorry driver poorer by RM2,000 for transporting pigs without permission


BUTTERWORTH: A lorry driver has been fined RM2,000 in default four months' jail for transporting four pigs without the Veterinary Department's permission.

Magistrate M. Kalaiarasi imposed the fine on Tan Jie Xuan, 22, after he pleaded guilty to the charge here on Thursday (Jan 6).

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