Sibu Municipal Council slaps maximum fine on contractors for soiling public roads
SIBU (Aug 15): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has imposed the maximum compound of RM500 each on contractors and developers responsible for sand and soil spillage that soiled public roads in the area.
SMC deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley said the action was taken under By-law 20(1) of the Local Authority (Cleanliness) By-Laws.
'The SMC enforcement team conducted a follow-up inspection at Kampung Bahagia Teku and Kampung Jeriah regarding sand and soil spillage affecting public roads.
'Based on the findings, both the contractors and developers involved were each issued the maximum compound of RM500,' he said in a Facebook post today.
Izkandar reminded all contractors and developers to ensure public roads remain clean throughout the duration of any construction activities.
'Firm action will be taken against any party that fails to comply with these regulations,' he added. dirty public roads fine Sibu SMC
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