GEORGE TOWN, Nov. 13 -- The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has warned the public against fishing at any of the state's raw water dams, saying offenders will be arrested.

PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said its auxiliary police will take action against anyone fishing illegally or trespassing into restricted areas near water supply installations.

"On November 11, PBAPP personnel uncovered evidence of illegal fishing activities at the Bukit Panchor Dam in Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS)," he said in a statement today.

He said the Bukit Panchor Dam, the smallest operational dam in Penang, lies within a restricted area and is not open to the public.

Raw water from the dam is drawn daily to produce treated water a...