KUALA LUMPUR – The lack of digital vaccination certificates among the Orang Asli makes it difficult for members of the community, especially those living in the rural areas of Kelantan, Perak and Pahang, to go about their daily lives.
Senator Datuk Isa Ab Hamid said the physical vaccination card issued by the Health Ministry is not accepted at some business premises and government offices.
“When they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, they get a vaccination card. But when they go to the supermarket, or government offices and departments, they are not allowed to enter because they do not have the MySejahtera digital certificate.
“This is a problem for the Orang Asli community. They want to buy mobile phones and register for the app, but there is no internet access,” he said when debating the 12th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Negara today.
He suggested that the Orang Asli Development Department be given permission to issue vaccination certificates to the community. – Bernama, October 13, 2021
