Proposed penalties for those spreading vaccination misinformation

Malaysia is not the only country grappling with the problem of anti-vaxx campaigns and many are looking at what kinds of action would be effective to stop them. — AFP

MANY, from political leaders to health specialists, agree that concrete punitive steps need to be taken against those using false information to discourage the public from Covid-19 vaccination as their actions directly impact the national vaccination drive and may cause loss of lives.

However, if this step is taken, how should it be done and what kinds of punishment would be effective?