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Terengganu authorities will convene tourism operators and agencies from August 26-28 to investigate coral reef damage at Pulau Redang, believed caused by illegal anchoring. Stricter enforcement and heavier penalties are being considered.
Brunei authorities have fined Malaysian national Koh Tian Liang BN$300 for dumping food waste in a public area. The enforcement action followed a public tip-off after the incident circulated on social media.
Perak's environmental authorities have directed a palm oil processing facility to cease releasing contaminated sludge into Sungai Sepetang following a catastrophic failure of its waste containment structure that devastated local fishing communities.