Two men face severe penalties for reckless crime on government land — here's what you need to know

Two men face severe penalties for reckless crime on government land — here's what you need to know

Two men in Malaysia were fined over $20,000 each (100,000 Malaysian ringgit) for illegally and recklessly clearing government land, according to The Malaysian Reserve. Judge Noor Aisah Mohamed handed down the fines to businessman Bong Jau Chong and excavator driver Chong Teck Kong at the Sessions Court in Raub. The men were jointly charged with clearing state government land, for which they did not have a valid permit. The crime took place in Ka…