PAS man wonders if caning will deter environmental crimes

PAS environmental and climate change bureau chief Mohd Zuhdi Marsuki believes that the amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) have failed to serve as a deterrent.

According to him, the amendments, which allowed for a fine of up to RM10 million to be imposed and a jail term of five years, should have a chilling effect.

However, he said the latest pollution incident...