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
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
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
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
Imprisonment for SOP violators among amendments to Act 342 under review
The Emergency Management Technical Committee will amend several provisions in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 or Act 342.
Thu Feb 04 2021
Police have no power to cancel compounds issued under Act 342
Police have no power to cancel the compounds issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 432), Perak Police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Quarantine violation: Cops to call up S'gor MB to give statement
The police will call up Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to Bukit Aman soon to give a statement on the claim that he breached a self-quarantine order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Act 342: MOH proposes compound for violators increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000
Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed to the government to increase the fine for compoundable offences under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988) from RM1,000 to RM10,000.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Face mask: Public can appeal for compound reduction - Ismail Sabri
Therefore, there was no need to amend the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) to reduce the amount.
Sun Aug 16 2020
Gov't to gazette use of 'MySejahtera' app under Act 342 - Health D-G
The government will gazette the use of the 'MySejahtera' application at all premises nationwide through the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Mon Aug 03 2020
Action against Sivagangga cluster premises to be discussed at MKN
Local authority need to be careful because the restaurant has been allowed to operate but whoever manages it thats a different matter.
Mon Aug 03 2020
Use face mask, wash hands regularly, observe physical distancing - Health DG
The use of face masks should be coupled with regular handwashing and maintaining safe physical distancing of at least one metre, said Health director-general Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Aug 01 2020
Face masks compulsory in crowded public spaces from Aug 1
Those who flout this directive can be slapped with a RM1,000 compound notice under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Asked to download QR code before entering? It's against the law!
Each state should implement the same rules as stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Wed Jun 03 2020
CMCO: Government mulling punishment against stubborn parents
He said if all parties agreed, the law would be amended and those who violated them could be punished under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Mon May 18 2020
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