This is because vaccinations are not yet mandatory, says DPM.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has reaffirmed the government's stance that students who have yet to be vaccinated be allowed to go to school."When there is an infectious outbreak schools will be closed.
"But infections due to not being vaccinated, that is something different," she told reporters in Putrajaya today.yesterday that non-vaccinated children are allowed to go to school. Wan Azizah, however, stressed that parents should vaccinate their children to protect them from illnesses. She said there are also ongoing talks with the Health Ministry to encourage parents to vaccinate their children."There is fact-based evidence that vaccinations prevent diseases," she added.
Maszlee yesterday said allowing non-vaccinated children into schools was in line with the government's policy to ensure that children of all citizens are given access to education without discrimination.To post or ‘like’ comments on Malaysiakini stories, you will need to sign in with an active paid subscription.
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