"InthecaseofCOVID-19,theMalaysiangovernmenthastakenvariousmeasurestodealwith the virus's spread, including lockdowns, quarantine, travel restrictions, wearing a facemask, social-distancingpractices,andmanyothers.Thesemeasureseatintothelibertyandfreedom of the individual, leading to protests in some countries. The action of the state when further where it mandates its people to take certain vaccines, purportedly for their good and to stop or slow down the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants, is premised on the theory that it has a responsibility and duty to protect the lives of its citizens. There is too much coercion and fear in getting people vaccinated, even though there is not enough open and truthful discussion of the pros and cons of taking the vaccines and other options available to deal with the virus. But, the state is the judge in deciding the balance between the community andtheindividual-thegovernmentareclearthatindividualpreferenceshavetobesacrificed for the larger good. Hence, it wants everyone, including children, to be vaccinated. Sanctions areimposedifyoudonotvaccinate.Peoplealsohavebeentoldthattheywouldlosetheirfully vaccinatedstatus iftheydonotgofor aboostershot.SomearguethisisnothowtheCovid-19 vaccines should be administered. The general rule in health is the person's informed consent before anything is administered tothem."

Pleasereadandunderstandthepassageabove.Asoneoftheofficerswhoprovideprofessional advicetothePrimeMinister'sDepartment,giveyouropiniononthebestactionthegovernment should take to address the COVID-19 vaccine rejection among Malaysians. Support your argument by giving examples of appropriate policies, laws, andcases.

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