RM1k compound is ineffective, says Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM1,000 fine imposed on those who violate standard operating procedures under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 or Act 342 is ineffective, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

Bernama reported him as saying that the maximum fine imposed was not proportionate to the offence committed by certain organisers or companies in complying with the required standard operating procedure.