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[UPDATED] Muhyiddin first in M’sia to get both Covid-19 vaccine doses

With second Pfizer-BioNTech shot, prime minister completes dosage

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 17 Mar 2021 3:38PM

[UPDATED] Muhyiddin first in M’sia to get both Covid-19 vaccine doses
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin receives his second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today. – Screen grab pic, March 17, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has received his second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at 3.16pm today, becoming the first individual in country to complete the dosage.

In the same event, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also received his second dose of the same vaccine.

Both had gotten their first dose on February 24, kicking off Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah gets his second jab of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today. – KKM Twitter pic, March 17, 2021
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah gets his second jab of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today. – KKM Twitter pic, March 17, 2021

The immunisation was carried out at a health clinic in Presint 18, Putrajaya.

After getting his second shot, Muhyiddin updated his MySejahtera app to reflect that he has received both doses.

He said those who have completed the vaccination will receive a smart card.

So far, more than 5.6 million people have registered for the Covid-19 vaccination via MySejahtera. – The Vibes, March 17, 2021

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