‘Hiding info on exposure an offence’


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will find themselves running afoul of the law if they do not disclose information of contact with Covid-19 patients.

People who have reason to believe that they may be suffering from any infectious disease should not act in a manner which is likely to lead to the spread of such a disease, said lawyers.

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