Sarawak looking to increase penalty for third-party damage to water pipes, says state minister


KUCHING: Sarawak is reviewing the state Water Ordinance to increase the penalty for damage to water pipes by third parties, says state Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.

He said the current penalty of RM5,000, excluding the cost of repairs, was very low compared to a maximum of RM50,000 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.

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