Perak govt to work with Islamic Religious Dept to ensure Friday sermons emphasise importance of Covid-19 vaccinations


The State health and environment committee chairman Mohd Akmal Kamarudin (in blue batik) and Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin (right) placing unused electronic items into a lorry during the launch of the collection of e-waste at Kampung Ulu Chepor tambahan.

IPOH: The Perak government will cooperate with the Islamic Religious Department to ensure sermons on the importance of taking vaccinations are emphasised, says Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin.

The state Health and Environment Committee chairman said at the last Friday prayers, the main sermon text was on vaccination that was presented at all mosques and surau in the state.

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