Eye on the crime: Shanmugamoorthy (left) and Thaiveegan say close monitoring and stronger measures are needed to curb the illegal metal trade.
PETALING JAYA: Tougher penalties and stricter enforcement are crucial to rein in Malaysia’s booming illegal scrap metal trade, say two former police top brass.
Former federal CID assistant director Datuk S. Shanmugamoorthy said enforcement often failed due to outdated laws and limited capacity to handle modern scrap- related crimes.
“We need a compact, all-encompassing law with airtight procedures and heavier penalties, especially for habitual offenders.
“If
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