East coast floods, Act 342 amendments among key issues on first-day sitting of Dewan Rakyat
Wan Hassan will ask the prime minister to state the drastic measures taken by the government in dealing with the disaster.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Amendments to Act 342 postponed to next Parliament sitting
Amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) which were to be discussed and decided today have been postponed to the next Parliament sitting.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Amendments to Act 342 focus of Dewan Rakyat Thursday
The Second Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 14th Parliament will end today after a 32-day sitting from Oct 25.
Thu Dec 16 2021
COVID-19: Don't cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments - Khairy
The guidelines would protect the people from being slapped with unjust compounds for violating the SOP.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Amendments to Act 342 tabled, compound of up to RM10,000 on errant individuals
The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the maximum compound to RM10,000 on violators was tabled for second reading today.
Tue Dec 14 2021
RM1,000 compound for SOP violations ineffective - Hishammuddin
The RM1,000 fine imposed on those who violate the SOPs under Act 342, is ineffective, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Act 342 mendments: Up to RM1 mln compound to errant companies - Khairy
Companies, factories and government agencies violating the SOP set to control the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak can be compounded up to RM1 million following amendments to Act 342
Mon Dec 13 2021
I was nervous when signing Act 342, says Dr Adham
Dr Adham Baba today revealed that he was really nervous when he had to sign the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) in March 2020 in order to implement the MCO.
Wed Nov 03 2021
No political party or person is above the law - PM Ismail Sabri
No political party or person is above the law, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.
Mon Nov 01 2021
COVID: Gov't to focus on one general SOP, nine guidelines - Hishammuddin
The government will focus on one general COVID-19 SOP that can be enforced through the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), and nine guidelines.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Infectious disease prevention order differs from emergency proclamation - MOH
The order was made under subsection 11(1) of Act 342 which gives the Health Minister the power to declare any area as an infected local area.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Public reminded not to visit, travel interstate as police intensify inspection during Aidiladha
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today reminded the public not to make any visit or travel interstate in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha tomorrow.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida
The local authorities (PBTs) have the power to close down factories that violate the COVID-19 SOPs, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Thu Jul 15 2021
PBT have no power to order closure of factories in Selangor - State Exco
Ng said the Operating Procedures or the SOP were complied with and enforced under Act 342 since March 18 last year.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Not updating health status on MySejahtera isn't an offence, compounds cancelled - Ismail Sabri
Failing to update one's health status on the MySejahtera application is not an offence under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) and should not be compounded.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025
All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The US Army Corps of Engineers expects to completely remove all major airplane components from the Potomac River.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Op Sky: Three celebrities provide statements to MACC
The trio were called to assist with the ongoing investigation on a corruption and money laundering case under Op Sky.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Malaysia to become increasingly important fresh durian exporter to China - BMI
BMI says before this, Malaysia only exported frozen pulp and whole frozen fruits.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point
Malaysia, in their World Cup debut, conceded in the 10th minute as Seyedmohammad Ghoreishiroudbaraki scored from a penalty corner.
Thu Feb 06 2025
What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal
Trump says he wants to demolish the remaining structures in Gaza and transform the territory under US.
Thu Feb 06 2025