Condo management can make Covid-19 tests mandatory - Ismail Sabri

Hariz MohdPublished: Jan 28, 2021 11:11 AM | Updated: Jan 28, 2021 11:19 AM

The management of condominium and residential complexes has the right to require residents to submit to Covid-19 tests and bar those who fail to comply, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.

He said this at a press conference when asked about the requirement set by management of several condominiums recently.

"Yes they can. To ensure the safety of residents, the management of condominium or apartments can make such rules.

"We do not stop them. Although there is no such policy made by the National Security Council, we do not prohibit condos or any residential areas....

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