An individual was fined BND100 by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) yesterday for allegedly discarding cigarette buds at a commercial building in Kampong Sengkurong. The individual, identified as Muhammad Hazmi Safwan, was penalised under the Miscellaneous Offences Act (Amendment) 2021 and given seven days to pay the fine.
Failure to comply may result in court action.
If convicted in court, offenders face fines ranging from BND1,000 to BND3,000 for a first offence and up to BND9,000 or six months’ imprisonment for repeat offences.
JASTRe reminds the public and business owners of their responsibility to maintain environmental cleanliness. – Daniel Lim
