The Licensing and Enforcement Section of the Brunei-Muara District Office issued compound fines on two companies and two individuals for violations under Chapter 30 of the Miscellaneous Offences Act 202.
The companies were fined BND500 and BND1,000, while the individuals each received a BND100 fine. The failure to settle the fines could result in prosecution, with penalties of up to BND30,000 for companies and up to BND9,000 or 12 months’ imprisonment, or both, for individuals.
The public is urged to report illegal rubbish disposal by providing location details and photos through the department’s WhatsApp line. – Lyna Mohamad
