Environment Department takes 204 legal actions through 'Ops Air Raya'


PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department has taken 204 legal actions against industrial premises that failed to comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) and its regulations during 'Ops Air Raya' which was implemented from July 1 to 7.

Environment director-general, Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar, said the operation involved inspections of industrial sectors including metal finishing and electrical conduit, paper, metal manufacturing, plastics, non-metallic minerals, and edible oil refining sectors.

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