‘Public, law enforcement must join forces to tackle water pollution’


PETALING JAYA: Although stiffer penalties may discourage river pollution, consumers say that strict enforcement and frequent patrols involving both the public and enforcement partners are required for a higher deterrent effect.

Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations chief executive officer Dr Saravanan Thambirajah has called for stricter enforcement to go hand in hand with the heavier penalties.

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