KOTA KINABALU, July 9 -- A total of 2,016 imam and 1,000 religious teachers in Sabah have obtained their appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination, said Sabah Special Functions Minister Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif.
He said as of today, 59 of the imams have been given the first dose of the vaccine at the vaccination centre (PPV) at Wisma Wanita.
On the number of congregants allowed in mosque for the coming Aidiladha prayer, he said, the matter would be decided by the Sabah Islamic Council (MUIS) soon.
He was met by reporters after visiting the PPV at Wisma Wanita today.
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