KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has warned in opposition to the sale, possession or buy of firecrackers and fireworks.
Federal CID director Comm Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan reminded the public that there was a ban on proudly owning, promoting or buying fireworks and firecrackers.
“We need to remind individuals about the ban which is in impact for all festive celebrations particularly with Chap Goh Meh (Feb 15) round the nook.
“Only ‘Pop-Pop’ and ‘Happy Boom’ kind fireworks are allowed as a result of they don’t include flammable substances which may pose a hazard,” he mentioned in an announcement on Saturday (Feb 12).
He added that the sale of such fireworks required permits from the related district police headquarters and should comply with set specs.
“Those proudly owning, promoting or utilizing illicit fireworks may very well be liable to motion beneath Section 7 and Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.
“They may face a most seven years jail or a advantageous of no more than RM10,000 or each upon conviction,” he mentioned.
Comm Abd Jalil mentioned utilizing unlawful fireworks may additionally lead to a most one months’ jail or a RM100 advantageous or each beneath Section 3(5) of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
“We urge the public to comply with the regulation so as to guarantee concord and public order whereas avoiding any untoward incidents,” he mentioned.
