Authorised officers under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) are not empowered to arrest or detain individuals with infectious diseases, contrary to claims by some parties, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He clarified that the role and duties of the authorised officers are limited to the prevention and control of infectious diseases, including investigating and obtaining accurate information about specific illnesses.

“This is a misunderstanding...