Harsher penalties when National Forestry Act amended

Published: Mar 4, 2022 5:02 AM | Updated: Mar 4, 2022 5:03 AM

Those convicted of committing an offence in permanent forest reserves will face heavier penalties when the National Forestry Act (Amendment) 2022 is passed.

The amendment to the Bill was tabled for first reading by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ali Biju in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.

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