MARANG (BERNAMA) – A private doctor was charged in the Malaysian Magistrate’s Court yesterday on 10 counts of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates at his clinic, two years ago.
Dr Muhamad Reze Rashid, 52, pleaded not guilty to all the charges before Magistrate Zur Azureen Zainalkefli.
On five of the charges, Dr Muhamad Reze was alleged to have wilfully, and with intent to defraud, made false records about the vaccination status of his clients at his clinic between December 7 and 23, 2021.
He was charged under Section 477A of the Penal Code which provides imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine or both if convicted.
Dr Muhamad Reze was also charged under Section 464 (a) of the penal Code with five counts of making a false document, namely in the Vaccination Reminder Card, his client’s during the same period.
