Britain to remove limits on civil penalties for polluters
The environment ministry says enforcement can be across all those who hold environmental permits adding that the most serious cases would still be pursued in the courts.
Australia to withdraw or refund tens of thousands of Covid fines
Australian states and territories instituted strict restrictions during the pandemic, including limits on travel and movement outside the home.
British PM apologises after fine for lockdown birthday bash
This is believed to be the first time a British leader has been found to have broken the law while in office.
French presidential candidate vows headscarf fines in tight election battle
Marine Le Pen says her pledge to ban the headscarf in all public spaces will be enforced by police in the same way as seatbelt-wearing in cars.
Now not the time to raise fines for errant employers, says human resources minister
M Saravanan says manpower is needed in order to increase productivity to revive the economy.
Doubts raised over using income to determine compounds for SOPs
The method, known as a day-fine, has its merits but will run into trouble during implementation, experts say.
Bad behaviour on planes drawing bigger fines in US
Under the FAA's enhanced compliance and enforcement policy, fines can get as high as US$35,000, and the worst behaviour could even draw a prison sentence.
Be humane in enforcing SOPs, PM tells authorities
Muhyiddin Yassin says enforcement authorities must have a sense of discretion so that efforts to educate the public are met with acceptance.
Cops offer up to 50% discount for summonses settled online
Payments can be made through the MyBayar Saman portal or application.
Will heavy fines for SOP violators affect Muhyiddin at polls?
Analysts say the heavier punishments for those who violate health SOPs will likely be included in the opposition's campaign for the next general election.
