KOTA KINABALU – Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has called on those who had illegally updated their Covid-19 vaccine digital certificates to come forward for vaccination, saying that they should not remain a threat to others.
Calling the actions of those behind the illegal digital Covid-19 certificate syndicate as sabotaging the country’s effort to combat the deadly virus, the Sabah local government and housing minister wants the authorities to thoroughly investigate the scandal.
“We truly regret this has happened… While we are facing a deadly threat, there are still individuals who want to avoid their responsibility.
“For me, they have done something equal to sabotaging the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus.
“When they do something like this, people could end up dying based on their actions, which is trying to get rich the easy way.
“It is my hope for those who may have mistakenly become victims to this syndicate, please come forward and get vaccinated.
“I hope the authorities will take action against those behind this syndicate if they are found guilty,” he told reporters when representing the chief minister at an aid-giving ceremony for vernacular and mission schools, churches, and temples.
Masidi said while he is aware of those who have reservations over getting inoculated, statistics show that there has been a significant reduction in deaths from the coronavirus globally following the deployment of the vaccines.
He also said until evidence shows that there is truly a syndicate offering fake digital certification updates in MySejahtera, any talk regarding the case will remain mere speculation.
On the reopening of borders, the Karanaan assemblyman said he believes the tourism industry in Sabah will rise again, saying there have been many inquiries from other countries as to when the state would reopen its borders to tourists.
As far as Covid-19 is concerned, he said the people need to learn to live with the virus around them.
“Tourism is the most important industry in Sabah and the biggest creator of jobs for locals.
“Once the border reopens the industry will rise again,” he said. – The Vibes, January 13, 2022
