Unvaccinated employees have until Nov 1 to get shots or face disciplinary actionPeople wearing protective face masks walk past a mural in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. (Reuters photo)KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Thursday it would now be mandatory for all federal government employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, with exceptions only to be allowed on health grounds. Malaysia has one of the fastest vaccine rollouts in Southeast Asia, with 61% of its 32-million population already fully vaccinated. In a statement, the Public Service Department said vaccinations would be made compulsory for federal staff in order to boost public confidence and ensure government services can be delivered smoothly. Those who fail to get vaccinated in time will face disciplinary action, the department said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 30, 2021 06:45 UTC