KOTA BARU: Action can be taken against anti-vaccine groups inciting recipients against taking the Covid-19 inoculation.
Datuk Seri Takiyudddin Hassan said such action could be taken against them under the Sedition Act 1948 as well as the Communications and Multimedia Act (1998).
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) said as such the Government has no plans to introduce a new law on anti-vaccination activities.
"The Government already has several laws available when it comes to taking such an action. Apart from the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the government also has another law.
"The third one is the Emergency Ordinance 2021. No need for the Government to introduce a new law as we can use the existing laws," he told reporters here today.
The Kota Baru MP said this after presenting incentives to those who had taken their vaccine jabs at his Parliamentary Service Centre here.
He also reminded the public not to resort to acts which were deemed as being provocative on the current Covid-19 situation in the state.
"The relevant authorities can take stern action those who refuse to listen to the warning by spreading fake news which undermines the nation's security.
"Such a stern action would be the final choice if the situation cannot be managed," he added.
On a separate matter, Takiyuddin who is also Pas's secretary-general said the party would leave it to relevant authorities to investigate the case of Pas leader who is alleged to have flouted Movement Control Order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOP) via interstate travel.
"So far, Pas has not received any further information on the case but the party will comply with the law.
"Whoever commits the offence irrespective of whether party leader or member, we will leave it to the authorities and the accused also has the right to defend himself," he said.
It was reported yesterday that a Pas leader was inspected by the police when he passed a roadblock in Kemaman on May 16.