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pic). However, if they are buying the vaccines from the same companies that supply vaccines to the Federal Government, the latter’s orders will be given priority. Khairy, who is the coordinating minister of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, said this was in accordance with the purchase agreements signed between the Federal Government and the pharmaceutical companies supplying the vaccines. Besides state governments, this condition also applies to industries and private hospitals w...

The percentage of infection in Selangor is lower in comparison with other states such as Kelantan and Pahang, says Dr Dzulkefly. SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state government is concerned that the strict imposition of a full movement control order (MCO) will have adverse effects on the state and its people. State Public Health, Unity, Women Empowerment and Family Committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud told a press conference on Wednesday (May 19) that livelihoods will be impacted in the event of a...

KUCHING: The Sarawak Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force has confirmed that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to eligible Sarawakians on a voluntary first-come, first-served basis. The task force said it had decided to allow the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine to complement the states vaccination programme following a review and recommendations by the Sarawak Covid-19 vaccine advisory group (Scovag). "The vaccine will be supplied to Sarawak through the coordination of the National Covid-19 Im...

PETALING JAYA: There are no plans to halt the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Malaysia following Indonesia’s decision to suspend its use following the death of a 22-year-old man a day after immunisation. “We are studying the information from Indonesia," said Khairy Jamaluddin, coordinating minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. “The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force held its meeting this morning (May 17) and to date, there have not been any serious side effects since ...

Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:18 AM MYT A man receives the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur May 5, 2021. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUCHING, May 13 — The AstraZeneca (AZ) Covid-19 vaccine could yet be an option for Sarawakians as Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has revealed that the Sarawak Covid-19 Advisory Group (Scovag) will reconsider the state’s initial decision not to accept it. The S...

PUTRAJAYA (May 10): A total of 2,800 vaccination appointments initially set on May 15 and 16 at the AstraZeneca vaccination centre at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTC) have been rescheduled to between May 17 and 23. Coordinating Minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin said the appointments were rescheduled to ensure physical distancing among the recipients following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the country. “Almost 19,000 vaccination app...

Monday, 10 May 2021 02:57 PM MYT BY KENNETH TEE Members of the public wait to receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur May 5, 2021. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 —  A total of 2,800 appointments scheduled for the opt-in AstraZeneca vaccination programme at World Trade Centre (WTC) KL on May 15 and 16 will be rescheduled as a precautionary measure following con...

PETALING JAYA: Shopping malls and retailers are claiming that the information from the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system is "inaccurate" and "premature", and are urging the government to suspend further announcements. The call came from four associations, namely the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association, Malaysia Retailers Association, Malaysia Retail Chain Association and the Bumiputra Retailers Organisation. "We urgently urge the Science, Technology and Innovation Minis...

SEREMBAN (Bernama): A total of 2,448 out of 8,000 private hospitals and clinics in the country have registered as vaccination centres under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that of the total, only 1,934 clinics have signed the letter of agreement and 299 others were ready to operate as vaccination centres. "As of two days ago, 37 private clinics are prepared for the vaccination process and their involvement will be managed by the Health...

PETALING JAYA: Two Covid-19 vaccination models will be introduced for those in the manufacturing sector and related services, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Its president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said the models were announced in a consultation session between the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) and trade associations and chambers on Monday (April 26). They are the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Immunisation Model and the Private Immunisation Model (Specia...