Which industries drew the most enforcement actions under the EQA 1974?

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## Enforcement Actions Under the Environmental Quality Act 1974

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Between January 1 and April 30, 2026, the Department of Environment (DOE) conducted over 5,000 inspections nationwide, leading to significant enforcement actions under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. During this period, accumulated fines reached RM4.59 million, with 3,149 enforcement actions taken against non-compliant parties. These actions encompassed a range of measures, including directive notices, compounds, equipment operation detentions, licence suspensions, prohibition orders, and the initiation of investigation papers for prosecution. Ultimately, 148 offences resulted in convictions, yielding total fines of RM4,598,500 and one jail sentence.

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