Govt coming up with effective strategy on vaccine

Science, Technology, and Innovation minister Khairy Jamaluddin at National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) to accelerate economic recovery at MAGIC in Cyberjaya. Wednesday 19 August 2020. MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The government is looking to craft an effective communication plan and strategy on the safety and necessity of the Covid-19 vaccine for the people, especially for groups with “alternative theories”, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

Khairy said Malaysia, like many other countries, has a pretty robust anti-vaccination lobby, which is why public health and risk communications on the vaccine will be vital.