such as use of chemicals and electricity that violates the rules that have
been set. Tagal is the responsibility of the community together and is
governened and carried out by the community based on mutual
agreement and discussion.
2.2. Offenses
When someone is found and accused of violating the rules, the individual
will be brought to the Tagal committee together with the village chief. The
individual will be given a fine/Sogit if found guilty. The offender will be
required to pay a fine amounting to RM500 and a pig that is at least 50kg
in weight as Sogit to the community.
2.3. Customary Institutions
Management of water catchments in Terian Village is communal where
there is mutual ownership as well as consultations and decision-making.
Our community has also established a special taskforce to monitor the
water catchment to ensure the area is free from pollution and disturbances.
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