Malaysia legislation
Section 22
Section 22
Restrictions on pollution of the atmosphere
(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a person shall be deemed to emit or discharge wastes into the atmosphere if—
(a)
he places any matter in a place where it may be released into the atmosphere;
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(b)
he causes or permits the discharge of odours which by virtue of their nature, concentration, volume or extent are obnoxious or offensive;
(c)
he burns any wastes of the trade, process or industry; or
(d)
he uses any fuel burning equipment not equipped with any device or control equipment required to be fitted to such equipment.
(3)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than ten thousand ringgit and not exceeding one million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both, and shall also be liable to a further fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit for every day during which the offence continues after a notice by the Director General requiring him to cease the act specified therein has been served on him.
Restrictions on noise pollution