The scientists’ predictions may seem bleak but the steps taken by our government in the medium- and long-term interest for the people and the country to achieve herd immunity can be seen in the rolling out of the national vaccination programme, which can help us get through this trying, difficult time together. From reports, the Health Ministry was targeting 70 to 80% of Malaysians to register for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme but so far, only 7.6 million out of 26.7 million people eligible have registered through the MySejahtera app. Making things worse is when 1.4 million individuals did not complete their vaccination registration on the MySejahtera app as required according to Khairy Jamaluddin, the coordinating minister for the vaccination programme. While the government has and is doing everything possible to ensure the success of the programme, as the rakyat - especially those who are hesitant - must become more accepting of the vaccines. Don’t blame the government if it decides to reconsider the registration policy if the sign-up rate is not satisfying.

Source: The Star April 22, 2021 07:18 UTC