S'gor govt proposes harsher punishment for river polluters

The Selangor government today reiterated its effort to push for harsher punishment against river polluters who caused the disruption of water supply.

At a press conference today, Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the state government will seek to double the maximum fine to RM1 million against the offenders.

This will be made possible with the amendment to the Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) Enactment 1999 in the coming state...