DUNGUN, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Department of Environment (DOE) in Terengganu has issued 27 compounds and instruction notices for excessive black smoke emission offences from January until today.
Terengganu DOE director Hamzah Mohamad said the enforcement action followed inspections on 1,197 vehicles in 48 operations conducted across the state.
“The enforcement action comprised 13 compounds and 10 instruction notices for offences under the Environmental Quality (Control of Emissions from Diesel Engines) Regulations 1996, while another two compounds and two instruction notices were issued under the Environmental Quality (Control of Emissions from Petrol Engines) Regulations 1996.
“In addition, two cases were brought to court, each resulting in a RM3,000 fine,” he said when met after the state-level ‘Ops Gerak’ at the Paka Rest and Service Area (R&R) on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) today.
The integrated operation involved 62 personnel from the DOE, Royal Malaysia Police, Road Transport Department, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, and National Anti-Drug Agency.
The operation aimed to ensure that air quality is preserved and remains clean and healthy for the public.
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