fbpx
Connect with us

News

Quarantined M’sians Face RM200 Per Day Fine, Jail If They Break Rules

Published

- World Of Buzz
Source: Getty Images and Mav Com

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Medical experts have stated that quarantine plays an essential part in the efforts to curb the Covid-19 outbreak. By being in quarantine, potential Covid-19 patients can avoid exposing the virus to the people around them. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that quarantine should be prioritised and not be taken lightly in these crucial times.

 - World Of Buzz

According to Sinar Harian, those who do not obey the quarantine, especially to those who were subjected to house quarantine, can be jailed for two years, fined or both if they disobeyed the order. However, the punishments stated is only applicable for first time offenders. For those who repeatedly disobeyed, they may face up to 5 years of prison, fined or both.

960X0

Rule-breakers would be fined according to the number of quarantine days that they did not adhere to. Syazlin Mansor, a lawyer stated that an individual may be fined up to RM200 for each day.

“Section 15(1) of Disease Control and Prevention Act allows any relevant officials to instruct suspected individuals to home quarantine,” said Syazlin Mansor, when contacted by Sinar Harian.

Quarantine in both hospitals and home is believed to control the Covid-19 outbreak. The Covid-19 is now categorised as a pandemic due to its prevalence all over the world. To date, quarantine is one of the most frequent solutions used by medical experts to contain this disease from spreading further.

We hope everyone stays safe and looks after one another during this pivotal time. Quarantine helps contain the disease and ensures the safety of people around. What do you think of this article? Share your thoughts down below. 

 

Also read: Covid-19: Panic Buying Surges Throughout M’sia As PM Announces Movement Controlled Order

M'sians Subjected To Quarantine By Officials Can Face Lawful Actions If They Disobeyed Quarantine Rules - World Of Buzz

Source: Today Online
Source: Forbes

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Ganu Dun 2 Feat Image Ganu Dun 2
News1 month ago

Did You Know: The Terengganu Exco For Women’s Affairs is a Man & No Female Ever Held The Position

Despite women making up the majority of registered voters in Malaysia with 10,622,151 or 50.3% in the 15th General Election...

Collage 18 1 Collage 18 1
News1 month ago

SG Driver Smashes M’sian Driver’s Rear Window With Golf Club on Expressway, PDRM Investigates

Driving is sometimes about patience, especially when you encounter a situation that grinds your gears but there is never a...

Poop On Everest Poop On Everest
News1 month ago

Mount Everest Climbers Will Now Need to Buy Poo Bags & Bring Their Faeces Back When Descending

Scaling mountains means that an individual has limited things that they can bring and will be in nature for the...

Fireworks Cannot After Midnight 1 Fireworks Cannot After Midnight 1
News1 month ago

PDRM: Public Advised Not to Play With Fireworks After 12am or Risk Facing Action

As with all festivities, firecrackers are a hot item, and many love to play with them, especially at night. PDRM...

Collage 3 1 Collage 3 1
News1 month ago

KTMB Introduces Open Payment System at 80 Stations via Apple Pay, Debit Cards & More!

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Komuter is gearing up to introduce support for the open payment system across 80 stations...

My Post 1 2024 02 09T151501.148 My Post 1 2024 02 09T151501.148
News1 month ago

This M’sian-Owned London Megastructure Has Been Named Among World’s Best Cultural Spots!

National Geographic recently released its newly expanded Best of the World 2024 guide that shares superlative experiences, hotels, restaurants, and...

Collage 18 Collage 18
News1 month ago

Cheras Man Bags Nearly RM11 Million Jackpot for Magnum 4D With Lucky Numbers 7474 & 3964

You’ll never know what luck awaits you and if it’s yours, it’ll be yours no matter where you go. A...

My Post 1 2024 02 09T124559.609 My Post 1 2024 02 09T124559.609
News1 month ago

Pet Dog in Penang Dies After an Alleged Drunk Person Slashed it Because it Apparently Bit Them

Disclaimer: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. Being a dog owner can be a tricky situation. You have to train...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY