NGO opposes mandatory HIV screening for non-Muslim couples


  • Nation
  • Friday, 21 Dec 2018

PETALING JAYA: Sarawak AIDS Concern Society (SACS) is opposed to the proposal by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to make it mandatory for non-Muslim couples who intend to marry to undergo HIV testing.

"In echoing the statement by the Malaysian AIDS Council, Sarawak AIDS Concern Society (SACS) strongly objects the proposal.

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