Covid-19: RM10,000 compounds can be appealed for lower amount, says Health Minister


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): More than 1,000 individuals have been imposed with the RM10,000 compound since the enforcement of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 on March 11 but none has submitted an appeal for a lower compound amount, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

The Health Minister said the offenders could make an appeal to the state health director or deputy director for a lower amount based on the offences that have been committed.

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