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Act 342: Netizens raise concern over RM100k, 7 years' jail proposal
Published:  Dec 14, 2021 1:15 PM
Updated: 6:15 AM
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Putrajaya's proposal to increase the punishment in anti-pandemic law Act 342 up to RM100,000 fine and seven-year jail term has raised concerns among activists and netizens.

The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, or better known as Act 342, currently gives the Health director-general the power to impose a maximum of RM1,000 fine against individuals who flout standard operating procedures, such as failure to wear a face mask in a public place...


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