Harsher punishments for repeat offenders in breaking Covid-19 rules, says Brunei health minister


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 19 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Anyone found committing a repeat offense of the stay at home directive will be brought to court, said Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar, during a press conference in the capital.

The increased penalty on repeat offenders began on Monday, said the minister.

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