Impose Higher Fines Or Imprisonment On Those Found Guilty Of Damaging Corals, Sabah Assemblyman Urges State Govt

KOTA KINABALU: The state government should consider increasing fines or even imprisonment for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs.

Appointed assemblyman Datuk Amisah Yassin said one of Sabah's tourism attractions was its breathtaking natural marine beauty, which is among the world's best natural treasures.

"However, this treasure is increasingly threatened by illegal and irresponsible activities, such as fish bombing, the presence of ships, and unregulated development.

"If no efforts are made to curb these, I fear that one day we will no longer have this treasure," she said during a debate session at the state assembly sitting here.

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