Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan hold a joint press conference at the Health Ministry today. — Bernama: The Cabinet has today agreed to set the guidelines in determining the compound amount and discount rate under Act 342 and the regulations made thereunder effective today, which among others offer a 50 per cent or 25 per cent discount on compounds settled within the stipulated period.
“For example, for not wearing a face mask, the compound imposed is RM1,500, but if it is settled within seven days, you only have to pay RM750,“ he told a joint press conference with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, here today. Takiyuddin said at the same time the government would also give consideration for appeals on reduction of compound for those in the Persons with Disabilities , B40, student and chronically ill categories.
In the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak, appeals may be submitted to the designated MOH officers such as the state health director, deputy director , district epidemiologist and the district health office.
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