KUALA LUMPUR - The Health Ministry is
mulling over a proposal to increase the compound fine for neglecting to clear
up stagnant water if the dengue situation worsens.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said
that water stagnation was a prime Aedes mosquito-breeding ground.
He said the current compound fine was set at
RM100, a reduction from the RM500 set in 2010.
"We will have to increase the compound
fine if the need arises.
"Not only individuals can be charged but
also organisations, district and state governments tasked with maintaining
public areas and parks," Liow said after launching a children's Chinese
New Year party organised by Resorts World Genting.
Liow said 549 cases had been brought to court
last year with compound fines issued amounting to more than RM6 million.
"A stern warning has to be given to
everyone, especially because of the alarming rise in dengue cases to 480 last
week."
He reminded all doctors to report dengue cases
immediately to the ministry so that action can be taken and hot spots can be
investigated and fumigated. Last year, there were seven doctors who were fined
for under-reporting dengue cases.
A list of hot spots will be updated on the
ministry's website.
On the Communication for Behaviour Impact
(Combi) teams, which were formed to destroy Aedes breeding grounds in houses,
Liow said there were currently 2,000 such teams and the ministry hoped to
increase the number.
New Straits Times
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