PONTIAN – Some 100,000 Malaysians working in Singapore are expected to be among the recipients of the coronavirus vaccine in Phase 2 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry has agreed on the matter and will implement in stages.
“The ministry has agreed to give the vaccine earlier to those working in Singapore.
“There are about 400,000 Malaysians who work in Singapore every day, but for the initial stage, the ministry has agreed that 100,000 will receive the vaccine.”
He said the ministry is developing a registration system for the purpose.
“Under Phase 2, they are eligible to be vaccinated... not only for senior citizens, high-risk group members or persons with disabilities, but a portion will also be given to those who commute to work in Singapore.”
The move, Hasni said, is expected to restore and stimulate the state’s economy, including the service, manufacturing and education sectors, once the border is reopened.
He advised the people in the state to register for the vaccine in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. – Bernama, March 14, 2021
