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The self-confessed anti-vaxxer doctor will be remanded until tomorrow for investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

The issues on income gap between urban and rural groups and the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected will also be raised.

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken the approach of not allowing anti-vaccine groups to enjoy certain freedoms given to fully vaccinated individuals, the Dewan Negara was told today.

The government's stand in taking action against those who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is not to persecute them but to prevent greater harm, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

Khairy said his ministry had in fact provided all the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the vaccines on people.

Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said he could help arrange the meeting which would also involve Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Ismail Sabri said the COVID-19 vaccination, although not made compulsory yet, helped to make life easier for those who had received it.

Hamzah said suitable provisions of the law that can be enforced against them were being identified.

Khairy said those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons will be fine as they would be provided with MySejahtera digital exemption.

Berejiklian said people who choose not to be vaccinated could be barred entry to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

About two-thirds of COVID-19 patients treated at HTAR in Klang are below 60 and almost all have not been vaccinated, Dr Ahmad said.

Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.

The Sultan of Johor today said teachers should set a good example and protect their students instead of placing them in danger by rejecting COVID-19 vaccination.

The government will announce the action that will be taken against anti-vaccine groups either this month or next month, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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