Current law inadequate to tackle Covid-19, says security council


The National Security Council says the government cannot afford any delay in making arrangements with the private sector to use its medical premises and resources. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 17, 2021.

THE State of Emergency is necessary because the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 is no longer adequate to contain the worsening spread of the virus, said the National Security Council.

According to the council, Covid-19 infections had become widespread with daily cases topping the 4,000 mark yesterday.


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