The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the maximum fine from RM1,000 to RM10,000 on individuals violating this law was tabled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

The amendments to this act (Act 342) also include imposing a compound of up to RM1 million on errant corporate organisations.

The bill also has a new provision under...