Amendments to Act 342 postponed to next Parliament sitting
Amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) which were to be discussed and decided today have been postponed to the next Parliament sitting.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Dewan Rakyat sitting extended by one day
The Dewan Rakyat sitting, scheduled to end today, has been extended by one day until Monday, Dec 20, to enable the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 to be decided.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Amendments to Act 342 tabled, compound of up to RM10,000 on errant individuals
The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the maximum compound to RM10,000 on violators was tabled for second reading today.
Tue Dec 14 2021
I was nervous when signing Act 342, says Dr Adham
Dr Adham Baba today revealed that he was really nervous when he had to sign the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) in March 2020 in order to implement the MCO.
Wed Nov 03 2021
COVID: Gov't to focus on one general SOP, nine guidelines - Hishammuddin
The government will focus on one general COVID-19 SOP that can be enforced through the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), and nine guidelines.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Infectious disease prevention order differs from emergency proclamation - MOH
The order was made under subsection 11(1) of Act 342 which gives the Health Minister the power to declare any area as an infected local area.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Not updating health status on MySejahtera isn't an offence, compounds cancelled - Ismail Sabri
Failing to update one's health status on the MySejahtera application is not an offence under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) and should not be compounded.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Individuals who jump queue for vaccine jabs can be fined RM50,000, jailed six months
Such action could be taken under Section 31 of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, which comes into effect on March 11.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Imprisonment for SOP violators among amendments to Act 342 under review
The Emergency Management Technical Committee will amend several provisions in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 or Act 342.
Thu Feb 04 2021
Police have no power to cancel compounds issued under Act 342
Police have no power to cancel the compounds issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 432), Perak Police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Quarantine violation: Cops to call up S'gor MB to give statement
The police will call up Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to Bukit Aman soon to give a statement on the claim that he breached a self-quarantine order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Need to amend acts to raise compound - Ismail Sabri
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the two acts are the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, as well as Act 342.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Act 342: MOH proposes compound for violators increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000
Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed to the government to increase the fine for compoundable offences under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988) from RM1,000 to RM10,000.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Govt leaving it to authorities to investigate Mohd Khairuddin's case - PM Muhyiddin
The government is leaving it to the authorities to conduct investigation and take appropriate action against a minister who is alleged to have breached the COVID-19 quarantine order.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Enforcement action against defiers of mandatory quarantine is by police
The Prime Minister's Special Advisor on Public Health Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood said the MOH only ensured the public complied with the regulations made under Act 342.
Sun Aug 23 2020
Angkasa sedia bantu PIBG sekolah rendah tubuhkan koperasi
Angkasa bersedia membantu kira-kira 7,780 PIBG di peringkat sekolah rendah kebangsaan seluruh negara bagi menubuhkan koperasi.
Sat May 11 2024
RM7 juta diperuntukkan naik taraf 38 tamu desa di Sabah - Ewon
Peruntukan berkenaan adalah untuk pelaksanaan fasa pertama Projek Tamu Desa di negeri itu.
Sat May 11 2024
Angka korban hujan ribut, banjir di Afghanistan cecah lebih 330
Di wilayah Baghlan saja, lebih 300 maut dan lebih 1,000 kediaman dilaporkan musnah.
Sat May 11 2024
Akademi Dalam Industri perkukuh saluran bakat mahir dan keperluan industri
Inisiatif Akademi Dalam Industri berpotensi merubah landskap pasaran buruh negara secara signifikan.
Sat May 11 2024
TH diarah siasat 300 jemaah haji terkandas di Mekah - Mohd Na'im
Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) telah diarah untuk menyiasat insiden 300 bakal jemaah terkandas di Mekah akibat terpedaya dengan pakej haji murah yang ditawarkan agensi pelancongan tidak bertanggungjawab.
Sat May 11 2024
Golongan muda paling ramai sertai program
Golongan muda antara yang paling ramai menyertai Majlis Tilawah dan Hafazan al-Quran Peringkat Kebangsaan kali ini, yang akan berlangsung selama enam hari bermula 23 Mei di Kompleks Penyiaran Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah di Kuantan.
Sat May 11 2024
Hayati perjuangan, jangan alpa kuasa dimiliki - Anwar
Presiden PKR Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengingatkan semua ahli terutama generasi muda supaya menghayati perjuangan parti dan tidak alpa dengan ‘kuasa’ yang dimiliki apabila menjadi pemerintah.
Sat May 11 2024
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Sat May 11 2024
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Sat May 11 2024
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Sat May 11 2024