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