Malaysia legislation

Section 15

of Natural Resources And Environment Ordinance, 1949

Section 15

Any person who by any act or by neglect, causes damage to another by diverting storm water from its natural course, or who injures any soil or water conservation work, shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, in the case of a first offence, imprisonment for six months and a fine of five thousand ringgit and, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, imprisonment for one year and a fine of ten thousand ringgit. A court in addition to any penalty it may impose may order the payment of compensation.