A man was issued a BND100 compound fine by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) on September 24 for littering over the Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien (SHOAS) Bridge.
The offence was captured on CCTV, prompting enforcement action under Chapter 12(1) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act (Amendment) 2021. The offender, Awangku Yusri bin Pengiran Yussof has been given seven days to settle the fine. Failure to do so may result in legal proceedings.
Should the case go to court and the individual is found guilty, they could face a fine ranging from BND1,000 to BND3,000 for a first-time offence. For repeat offences, the penalties increase to a fine between BND3,000 and BND9,000, and may include imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
JASTRe continues to remind the public to be responsible and dispose of waste properly to maintain the cleanliness of the nation. – DANIEL LIM
