[PHOTOS] Mega Covid-19 vaccination centre starts operations at Mitec
Phase 2 vaccine recipients gather at new PPV at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 31 May 2021 5:00PM
People waiting for their Covid-19 vaccine shots at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre on its first day of operations as a PPV today. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021
by Sairien Nafis
KUALA LUMPUR – A mega Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) began operations today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) here, involving those in Phase 2 of the immunisation programme.
Vaccine recipients are reminded to bring their MyKad, pens and mobile phones, especially for MySejahtera app users.
They are also advised to arrive at Mitec at least 30 minutes before their appointment times. Only one accompanying person is allowed.
The Mitec PPV is equipped with a surau, help desk, wheelchairs, buggies and indoor parking.
Indoor parking at Mitec is available for RM5 per three hours, or RM10 per day, while the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s open-air parking is available at RM7 per day.
The Vibes photographer SAIRIEN NAFIS brings you scenes from today’s PPV operations at Mitec. – The Vibes, May 31, 2021
Phase 2 of the national immunisation programme involves the elderly and disabled. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021Prior to receiving their shots, recipients must fill out a health form to clear them for the doses. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021An elderly, double-masked man awaiting his turn for the jab at Mitec today. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021At present, the centre has 250 staff, 85 of whom are from the Health Ministry. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021Mitec also provides assistance, such as wheelchairs, for recipients who may need it. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021Among the recipients of the vaccines at Mitec are 30 to 50 haj pilgrims listed by Tabung Haji, a number likely to increase in the coming days. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021The Mitec PPV operates from 8am to 5pm from Mondays to Fridays. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021Mitec can currently accommodate between 2,400 and 2,800 vaccine recipients daily. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021The Mitec PPV is equipped with a surau, help desk, wheelchairs, buggies and indoor parking. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 31, 2021
Related News
World / 1mth
Trump's health: Weighs 108kg, heart age 14 years younger, hands bruised from frequent handshakes – Doctor
Malaysia / 1mth
Covid-19 cases in Malaysia stable, no deaths recorded this year – MOH
Entertainment / 2mth
Strong turnout for ‘A Year to Love’ stage play in Penang
Malaysia / 2mth
Government’s RM5.7 billion spending cut a bold move to curb waste, says PKR leader
Malaysia / 2mth
Funding cutbacks may jeopardise public health, education, safety and crime prevention needs – Guan Eng
![[PHOTOS] Mega Covid-19 vaccination centre starts operations at Mitec](https://media.thevibes.com/images/uploads/covers/_large/31052021_-_KUL_-_PPV_(MITEC)_-_Sairien-14.JPG)
_-_Sairien-01.jpg)
_-_Sairien-02.jpg)
_-_Sairien-04.jpg)
_-_Sairien-06.jpg)
_-_Sairien-09.JPG)
_-_Sairien-12.JPG)
_-_Sairien-13.JPG)
_-_Sairien-10.JPG)
_-_Sairien-08.JPG)
