Daniel Lim
The Enforcement Division of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board issued a BND500 compound fine to a local company on March 16 for disposing construction waste including pieces of wood and materials in a public area at X-17, Jalan Maulana, Kuala Belait.
The compound fine was issued under Section 12 (1)(f)(ii), Chapter 30 of the Miscellaneous Offences Act (formerly Minor Offences Act).
The company has been given seven days to settle the fine. Failure to do so will result in the case being forwarded to the courts.
If found guilty, the accused will be handed a further BND1,000 fine or a month’s imprisonment. Subsequent offences will see a penalty of BND3,000 fine or imprisonment of no more than three months.
The Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board reminded the public and business owners to ensure the cleanliness of their surroundings.
Officers of the Enforcement Division of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board conduct patrols to ensure that trash is disposed at designated areas.
Complaints can be lodged to the Enforcement Division, Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board’s hotline at 3330789 or 3330780, (ext 215).
