PETALING JAYA: The proposed penalties for standard operating procedure violations in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Act 1988 (Act 342) have been lowered following a public outcry.
According to Sin Chew Daily, the initially proposed maximum fine of RM100,000 or seven years’ jail for individuals under Section 24(a) have been lowered to RM2,000 and two years’ jail.
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