INTERACTIVE: How does Malaysia's fines on SOP violations compare with other countries?


The crowds in Bukit Bintang area abiding the SOP by wearing face mask while in public area. - IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The fines that the government announced recently for flouting various Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) have got some people wondering whether the penalties are justified.

On Wednesday (March 17), Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan detailed the offences under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases).

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