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You can reject COVID-19 vaccine, but don't persuade others against it

Feb 10, 2021

People have every right to refuse to accept the COVID-19 vaccine.

However, the government warns that these people should not conduct any campaigns to persuade OTHER people to do so as well.

The Health Minister says doing so could be a breach of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act.

This, as the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program is set to roll out at the end of the month.

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Everyone should be able to register for COVID-19 vaccine

The government should make it easier for people in rural areas to register for the vaccine programme.

According to the Malaysian Association of Public Health Physicians, it's because not everyone has access to the Internet and the MySejahtera app.

It suggests that those living in rural areas could register by filling up traditional forms, which can be provided by govt health clinics.

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Almost 3,300 new COVID-19 cases, death toll up to 923

Malaysia reported 3,288 new COVID-19 cases today.

Selangor had the highest number of infections, at 1,757, followed by 408 in KL, and Johor 369.

The Health Ministry also reported 14 more fatalities, raising the death toll to 923.