$500 Fine For Litterbugs
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Gone are the days when we see rubbish left to rot or people littering in public as those caught littering or dumping rubbish at non-designated areas will now face a compoundable fine of $500.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to the amendment of the Minor Offences Act.

The Minor Offences (Method and Procedure of Compounding) Rules 2006 of the amended Minor Offences Act (Amendment) Order 2006 has been enforced since October 12 this year.

The Minor Offences Act is a legal guideline to strengthen the enforcement particularly towards rubbish disposal or any littering in public places under Chapter 38A of Minor Offences Act which could lead to a fine of not less than $500.

This was the highlighted by Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Dato Seri Seria Haji Awang Adanan as he officiated the opening -ofthe B$2-million Gerai Baru Setia building in Jalan Bunga Kemantin Seria yesterday morning, now known as "Sri Selera Seria" Complex.

In his speech, the minister reiterated His Majesty's recent titah this year on the aspect of cleanliness which calls for people's cooperation in upholding the country's cleanliness and environment -and which led to the amendment order.

The minister further highlighted the widely publicised issue on irresponsible garbage disposal at non designated areas, a bad habit which contaminates the environment and could result in an outbreak of diseases.

The minister noted that Minor Offences Act assists enforcement agencies in effectively resolving offences under the act within a short period without going through a court process.

The minister also underlined arrears owed to the Municipal Department and urged business owners and stall operators to constantly pay their rent accordingly.

The minister said in the records from Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Department, outstanding amount of house/ building tax under the control of Kuala Belait and Seria.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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