Penang developers can be fined up to RM250,000 for causing landslides

From Sept 1, developers and consulting engineers who are found not complying with the requirements of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in Penang can be given compound notices of up to RM250,000.

State Public Works, Utilities and Flood Mitigation Committee chairperson Zairil Khir Johari said the state government gazetted amendments to the Street, Drainage and Building (Compounding of Offences) By-Laws 1980 under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 on July 2, involving three sections under Act 133, namely Sections 70A, 71 and 121...