If convicted with housebreaking with common intention under Section 451 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871, they could face up to 10 years' jail and a fine.
A fine of up to S$200,000 and/or up to eight years in prison are the maximum penalties for trading in CITES-scheduled Appendix I species without a valid CITES permit.
The change will help drivers who make less money on short trips, where operating expenses like fuel or electricity use and car rental payments account for a larger share of the total fare.
The forum underscores the need for Viet Nam to move from viewing ageing as a welfare strain to recognising older adults as a valuable economic resource.