Malaysia’s New Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
On September 30, 2024, the Malaysian government rolled out a strict rule: every federal civil servant must get the COVID‑19 shot—unless medical reasons stand in the way.
Why the Tighter Rules?
- Boost public trust: “Everyone should be protected or the whole system cracks.”
- Keep the public services humming: No more delays or sick-day chaos.
- Hit the 80% vaccination goal by year‑end—current pace shows 61% are already fully vaccinated.
Current Numbers
In a nutshell:
- 98% of civil servants are already inoculated.
- Only 1.6% (16,902 people) haven’t registered yet.
- 1.6 million public servants in total.
Deadlines & Medical Exceptions
- Unvaccinated staff must be fully doused by November 1.
- Those who can’t get the shot must provide health documentation verified by a government medical officer.
- Missing the deadline? Expect disciplinary action.
What’s Next?
With a growing vaccination campaign, Malaysia strives to keep the nation safe and its public services running smoothly—all while tipping the scales of public confidence firmly into the green zone.
