Hasher penalties against water polluters proposed
KUALA LUMPUR: The amendment to the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655) to increase the punishment period and the rate of fines for parties that cause pollution to the water supply system is expected to be tabled in Parliament in June. Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the […]
Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments for LGBTs
KOTA BHARU: The government does not rule out the possibility of amending the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 or Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT). Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the current sentence under the Act, which provides […]
Government urged to come down harder on paedophiles
PARIT: Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Helping Shoulders today urged the government to come down harder to put an end to paedophilia in the country. Its president Lilarurzaini Mohd Hussain said that till now, Malaysia is seen as treading too carefully and not giving enough attention on enacting laws to provide for stiffer punishment against paedophiles as […]
Govt mulls heavier punishment for drivers causing death
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) will be reviewed so that those responsible for causing death or injuries to other road users would face heavier punishment, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said he has directed the Road Transport Department (RTD) to review Act 333 as the Transport Ministry viewed […]
