Penang exco Phee Boon Poh speaks to reporters during a press conference on plastic usage in George Town July 1, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
“We are looking for a way to bring those who illegally dump wastes to justice by not only seeking for a compound but to make sure that they serve time in jail,” he said. He added that the drivers of lorries found dumping waste illegally will also be hauled in along with the major shareholders of the companies instructing the drivers to dump the waste.
“The legal advisers are meeting tomorrow to discuss coming up with an act on this but it will take time, one step at a time as other states are slowly implementing these programmes,” he said. Meanwhile, Phee said Penang will form a special committee to conduct a survey on the waterways quality in the state.
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