Malaysia

Don’t get mixed up with anti-vaxxers, civil servants warned

Chief secretary to govt says those found guilty of spreading rumours face up to 2 years behind bars

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 01 Apr 2021 2:34PM

Don’t get mixed up with anti-vaxxers, civil servants warned
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on February 25, and the second on March 18. – Bernama pic, April 1, 2021

PUTRAJAYA – Civil servants are reminded to not be involved with the anti-vaccine movement, said Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.

The chief secretary to the government said this includes making, publishing or distributing the related statements or rumours with the intention of causing public fear.

Action can be taken against government employees who do so, he said, adding that those found guilty face up to two years’ jail, or a fine, or both.

Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Department’s 2020 Excellent Service Award ceremony today, he called on civil servants to register for Covid-19 vaccination via MySejahtera.

“I hope that the vaccination programme can help eliminate this outbreak, which will allow us to return to a more conducive and prosperous life.”

Zuki is among those who have received the coronavirus jab. He received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on February 25, and the second on March 18. – Bernama, April 1, 2021

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