KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet ministers who return from official visits abroad will only have to undergo three days of observation or surveillance before they are discharged with a clean bill of health.
The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Exemption) Order 2021, exempts Cabinet ministers from undergoing a 10-day mandatory quarantine period upon arrival from overseas.
Exercising the powers conferred to him by Section 29 of Act 342, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba signed the federal gazette which takes effect today (Feb 9).
"This order has effect for the period from Feb 9, 2021 until Aug 1, 2021.
"Subject to paragraph 3, the Minister exempts Cabinet ministers who return from any official overseas visit from the application of Section 15 of the Act," the order stated.