Malaysia’s COVID-19 case spike false: MoH

Brunei’s Ministry of Well being on Monday issued a press release that disseminated data close to neighbouring Malaysia’s COVID-19 state of affairs to be false.

The knowledge made viral on audio and textual content claimed a spike in case infections making the Limbang district within the Yellow Zone.

Brunei’s well being ministry adviced members of the general public to comply with Malaysia’s Ministry of Well being social media accounts to get the most recent data.

In Brunei Darussalam, individuals spreading false data could be charged beneath Part 34, Chapter 148 of the Public Order Act, carrying three years’ jail and a BND3,000 in penalties. – FADLEY FAISAL