Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act (PCIDA) 1988 (Act 342) Archives

16 July 2024

Letter

Act 342 Amendment Bill Needs Substantial Revision — Malaysian Medical Association

MMA calls for revisions to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases amendment bill, expressing concern over disproportionate punitive measures, potential for misuse of authority, and potential infringement of privacy and individual rights.

15 July 2024

Letter

Act 342 Amendments: More Punitive Measures Increase Risk Of Double Standards And Victimisation Of People, And Poor Public Health Outcomes — Azrul Mohd Khalib

Galen Centre CEO Azrul Mohd Khalib says the harsher penalties in the Act 342 Amendment Bill 2024 are "flawed" and could imprison those unable to pay. "RM5,000 is over 3 times Malaysia's minimum wage," he says.

15 July 2024

Malaysia

Act 342 Amendment Bill Treats Infection Like A Criminal Offence

The Act 342 Amendment Bill 2024 treats infection like a criminal offence, raising compounds on individuals to RM5,000 and granting Health DG vast powers over isolation and surveillance, among others, and CPC investigation powers for authorised officers.

Tag: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act (PCIDA) 1988 (Act 342)

Act 342 Amendment Bill Needs Substantial Revision — Malaysian Medical Association

Act 342 Amendments: More Punitive Measures Increase Risk Of Double Standards And Victimisation Of People, And Poor Public Health Outcomes — Azrul Mohd Khalib

Act 342 Amendment Bill Treats Infection Like A Criminal Offence

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