Rokiah Mahmud
Three local companies were slapped with fines by the Enforcement Division of Authority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi) yesterday in violation of Regulation 12, Building Control (Advertisement, Billboard and Signboard) Regulations, 2016, of putting up advertisement displays without permission.
According to ABCi, two companies were issued BND1,000 compound fine for illegally putting up advertisements at Promenade Samakaya Sdn Bhd in Jalan Muara.
Another company was issued a BND2,500 fine for illegally putting up two separate advertisements at Gadong Wet Market of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Kiarong Complex and Begawan Pehin Dato Haji Md Yusof Building in Kampong Kiulap.
The companies were given 14 days to settle the fines.
ABCi advised the public to ensure that an appointed advertising company has a valid registration and has obtained permission for any signs or billboards displayed outside business premises in accordance with the regulations.
Information is available on www.abci.gov.bn.
