Deputy education minister Dr Mah Hang Soon said 99.04% of teachers had received at least one dose of the vaccine.

“As for teachers who refuse (to take the vaccine), action will be taken based on the instructions of the Public Service Department,” he said when replying to a supplementary question from Wong Ling Biu (PH-Sarikei).

Replying to a question from Maszlee Malik (Ind-Simpang Renggam) on viral videos allegedly showing unvaccinated teachers being placed in a small room next to a toilet and a store, Mah said anyone with information on the matter could channel it to the ministry for further investigation and action.

“The ministry always gives priority to the welfare of teachers, students and staff members,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said the transfer of 1,023 teachers from the peninsula to Sarawak were approved from 2017 to 2021.

“The ministry has three basic principles for transfer, namely vacancies, option requirements as well as the importance and need for their services.

“Transfer applications can also be made based on several categories including health and safety,” he said.