Muhyiddin : Stern action needed against anti-vaxxers

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterPinterestPinterestRedditRedditGmailGmailShareShare

MalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysia – Stern action needs to be taken against those who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 without proper reasons as the government considers mandatory vaccinations at this crucial period during the country’s recovery.

National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said although those who refused vaccinations were only between five and 10 per cent, their attitude could affect a larger segment of the public as well as risk becoming Covid-19 virus carriers.

“If they refuse to be vaccinated, they can’t use MySejahtera because you will only be given a vaccination certificate after being vaccinated.

“Wherever we go, even mosques, we are required to scan. In restaurants, we need to scan, coffeeshops also we’ll need to scan, so if they don’t have certificates, naturally it will hamper their right to facilities, whether it’s the right to go to a restaurant, mosque or a hotel. If you want to eat anywhere, using (MySejahtera) is becoming a practice in Malaysia,” he told reporters after meeting local leaders at the Bukit Gambir multipurpose hall here today.

Related Posts

According to him, the government needs to take immediate stern action and not rely on self-regulation only.

The Gambir assemblyman said it was time the government refined the suggestion of mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations as there were still those who refused to be vaccinated after being influenced by unverified news.

“But we have come to the end part of vaccination now and there is a certain percentage of the population who refuse to get themselves vaccinated so now the government has to see what is the real reason. “We agree to some extent that if you have certain types of diseases or problems that doctors can verify, so it is alright but for those people who do not have reasons…maybe they read many overseas reports that somehow created fear in them,” he said.

Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

Recent Posts

Get to Know NextRise 2025: Asia’s Premier Startup Innovation Event in Seoul

NextRise 2025-the biggest startup and tech event in Asia-is ready to take place in Seoul on June 26-27 at COEX,…

May 2, 2025

SS501 is officially staging a comeback and a huge one!

On this reunion occasion marking 20 years after their debut, the anticipation of the fans seems to be reaching greater…

May 2, 2025

K-pop Group RIIZE Returns to Singapore in January 2026 for ‘RIIZING LOUD’ Asia Tour

South Korean boy band RIIZE is returning to Singapore on January 24, 2026 as part of their “RIIZING LOUD” Asia…

May 2, 2025

RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025: Full Artist Lineup, Ticket Prices and Camping Info for Japan’s 25th Anniversary Event

Experience Japan’s longest running all-night rock festival, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 in EZO, with incredible acts, a wealth of…

May 2, 2025

Denver Firms Hit with $8M in Fines for Unauthorized Workers

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted audits of three Denver cleaning companies, leading to more than $8 million in…

May 2, 2025

Cricket All Set for 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Cricket fans, rejoice! The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that cricket will be part of the 2026 Asian…

May 1, 2025