The Opposition bench has stated its objections to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Bill (Amendment) 2021 tabled for first reading in Parliament today.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim in a statement said the Dewan Rakyat was informed that the Bill will be debated on Thursday, the last day of Parliament for this year.

"After going through details of the Bill, listened to views from the MPs and public response concerned with the exorbitant amount of compound that may open up room for abuse of power,...