Education Ministry, PSD discuss possible action against teachers who refuse vaccine


PUTRAJAYA: Discussions are under way between the Education Ministry and the Public Service Department on what actions should be taken against teachers who do not take Covid-19 vaccines, says the Education Minister.

Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said there are two groups of teachers involved: those who are not taking vaccines under the advice of their doctors for health reasons, and those who do not wish to be vaccinated.

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