Covid-19: Don’t cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments, says Khairy


SRI AMAN: Khairy Jamaluddin has urged all Members of Parliament to support the Bill to amend the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) as the amendments could strengthen the government's arsenal in the fight against Covid-19.

The Health Minister said he had briefed MPs on Monday (Nov 13) regarding the guidelines and conditions which needed to be fulfilled before the proposed enhanced penalties could be meted out for violation of Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOP).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

House Arrest Bill still under AGC review, over a year after 'final stage'
Govt drops plan for National Harmony Commission
Haze: 200 schools, kindergartens and nurseries to close in Batu Pahat
Magnitude 5.0 quake strikes off Sabah, tremors felt on east coast
JB car park fire: 10 cars damaged in basement, says Bomba
F1: Bahrain GP at SIC elevates Malaysia's international image, says PMX
Berkat Deepavali: RM30mil to help Indian entrepreneurs, says Sim
Motivational speaker released on police bail as sexual harassment probe continues
Melaka polls: PAS denies viral list of state election candidates
Melaka polls: Dira wants to defend Rim seat but leaves decision to BN leadership

Others Also Read