Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to Infectious Diseases Control Act

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Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to Infectious Diseases Control Act
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Bill 2024 by a majority voice vote after being debated by 23 Members of Parliament .

"It not only ensures more efficient and effective prevention and control but also provides a solid enforcement foundation to face any future outbreaks or pandemics, as well as new infectious disease threats," he said when winding up the debate on the bill on Monday . "Imagine if the public does not take seriously the laws related to the control of infectious diseases, this will result in continued transmission of infections, leading to outbreaks or pandemics, high hospitalisation rates and Intensive Care Unit admissions, as well as an increase in the death toll.

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