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Lawyers: MCO penalties counter-productive, unduly harsh

Criminal lawyer: I’m of the view that for a first-time offender, depending on the reason for violation, a verbal warning or compound will suffice to punish. In terms of the law on sentencing, first-time offenders should be ordered to do community service or fined instead of jailed.

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Trump halts US funding to WHO

He said the group had promoted China’s “disinformation” about the virus that likely led to a wider outbreak of the virus than otherwise would have occurred.

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MBAM, REHDA to ensure COVID-19 safety measures at worksites

“Although there are teething problems, but we are confident that should everyone play their part, we will be able to face the challenges head on to minimise any adverse impact,” MBAM President Foo Chek Lee and REHDA President Dato Soam Heng Choon said in a joint statement.

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