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...