Water polluters may face RM10m fine and 15 years' jail

Those who pollute raw water sources could face heftier penalties as the punishment for such crimes will be increased by 100 folds from the current amount.

Natural Resources, Environmental and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said amendments to the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655), which will be tabled in Parliament by June, will see a proposed...