Vaccination certificates for businesses in September

KUCHING: Vaccination certificates will be distributed to business operators in the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) areas in the first week of September. MBKS mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng said businesses such as shopping malls, private businesses, supermarkets and eateries would receive the certificates from the council. “The certificates will be handed out to businesses […]

Sibu Central Market entry only for the fully vaccinated

SIBU: Only individuals who have been fully vaccinated are allowed to enter Sibu Central Market starting Aug 1, says Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Market and Petty Traders standing committee chairman Albert Tiang. According to him, the decision was made during the council meeting on Monday. “Visitors must show proof of vaccination (digital vaccination certificate from […]

WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel

GENEVA: The World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities. “Do not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, given the limited (although growing) evidence about the performance of vaccines in reducing transmission and the […]

Vaccine passport as proof of vaccination

KUCHING: The government needs to immediately introduce a vaccine passport to avoid public confusion. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine passport is a good step to show if a person has been vaccinated. “This will be a serious proof of the government […]