Act 342 must keep up with ongoing developments regarding infectious diseases, and allow for better and more effective public and private sector compliance and enforcement.
The penalties mooted by the Ministry of Health to elicit compliance by doctors to notify the authorities of scheduled infectious diseases need to have a good basis.
There is even worry among health care professionals over the impact on their management of health care services, with the prospect of the sword hanging over their necks with the proposed amendments.
Malaysia needs a variety of solutions to keep the people safe, and boosters, genomic surveillance and a well-implemented National Testing Strategy will support public health.
As the majority of Bodily Autonomy violations affect young women and girls, it’s essential to empower youth with the knowledge and language to stand up for their rights.