Hello, my name is Kaori Risma Fauzia Nugroho. My NIM is 6411421014, today i will tell you a breaking news. Lets get started. Welcome to CNA NEWS............ KUALA LUMPUR: The chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Azam Baki has pledged to investigate claims of doctors receiving bribes from those refusing COVID-19 vaccines in exchange for vaccination certificates.  

In a statement on Tuesday (Aug 31), Mr Azam said there were claims from the public that doctors or other parties might be offered bribes to issue vaccination certificates even though no vaccines were injected. He added that he viewed such claims seriously. 

“This act not only involves the issue of corruption, but also compromises the reputation of the medical practitioners, thus tarnishing their image if the matter has really happened,” said the statement.

“So far, the MACC has not received any complaints related to the issue but we will investigate and conduct intelligence on locations suspected of committing such acts of malpractice.” 

The Star recently reported that several clinics in Penang have been bombarded with calls from anti-vaxxers who wanted to buy digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

A clinic in Penang shared on Facebook that it has received many random calls from people who offered to pay for the vaccines but refused to be injected. They did so because they wanted the digital vaccination certificates, it claimed. 

Those who are fully vaccinated in Malaysia are subject to less stringent COVID-19 restrictions. For instance, people who are fully vaccinated in states and territories under phase one of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) are allowed to dine-in. They can also visit night markets and weekly markets. This all a breaking news from me, thank you and see you!