MTUC against sacking of workers who refuse vaccination

Published: Aug 30, 2021 7:04 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2021 7:48 AM

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has spoken against employers who take disciplinary action against staff who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

In a statement today, MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Baharin Mansor said vaccination was not compulsory as it was not mandated by law.

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