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Amnesty International Malaysia contrasts the message with recent shows of support for the Palestinians, asking how the government can justify such 'hypocrisy'.

The better way is for government to simply work together UNHCR, civil societies and grassroot organisations in order to facilitate the vaccination process.

The United Nations office in Malaysia says it has discussed with the government the importance of temporary exemptions from detention or deportation for undocumented migrants who come forward for vaccination.

Amnesty International also criticises the home ministry's plan to detain migrants in order to vaccinate them.

The Galen Centre for Health and Public Policy says it would be self-defeating to conduct such operations during a pandemic.

The number of roadblocks will also be increased, to 800 from the current 600.

The home ministry says it has directed all enforcement officers and agencies under its purview to increase operations for monitoring, issuing warnings and taking action against those who defy SOPs.

The foreign minister says he cannot comment on rumours.

Hamzah Zainudin says the guidelines will be based on existing laws and will be acceptable to those from every group.

Hamzah Zainudin says his ministry will investigate all reports received.

Judge Nor Bee Ariffin says the 1986 directive by the home ministry barring the use of 'Allah' and three other words is filled with illegality and irrationality.

The home ministry must be clear on what kind of documentation is needed for the application and ensure that the process is in line with the constitution.