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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024