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KUALA LUMPUR: All relevant stakeholders should be engaged to craft a comprehensive and balanced Good Samaritan Law , says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye .
As an organisation dedicated to promoting safety and health in our community, we believe this law will inspire greater compassion, accountability, and unity among Malaysians," he said on Sunday . These individuals, often referred to as good Samaritans, deserve recognition and support for their willingness to render aid without fear of legal repercussions," he added."By protecting good Samaritans from liability, the law can motivate more people to help others in distress, potentially saving lives.
"To be effective, the law must be carefully drafted to define the scope of protection and ensure it applies only to acts of genuine good faith," he said. It was reported that the Health Ministry is looking to introduce the Good Samaritan Law, which encourages people to assist others in emergencies without fear of legal consequences, such as being sued for unintentional harm caused during assistance.
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