The government’s stand on taking action against those who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 is not to persecute them but to prevent greater harm, said Senior Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.

“As stated by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the government is not trying to discriminate against or targeting any party, but in our efforts to combat the pandemic it is important for the government not to worsen the situation.

“So what the government is doing is meant to protect the lives...