Malaysia

Twitterjaya shares AstraZeneca jab tales with #CucukMYAZ

Malaysian netizens on Twitter relate experiences as opt-in programme kicks off

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 06 May 2021 9:00AM

Twitterjaya shares AstraZeneca jab tales with #CucukMYAZ
A man receiving the voluntary AstraZeneca shot yesterday at UKM in Bangi. #CucukMYAZ began trending since early yesterday morning as the programme kicked off at special vaccination centres at WTC KL, Universiti Malaya, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, May 6, 2021

by A. Azim Idris

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysians on Twitter have shared their AstraZeneca vaccine experience with the rib-tickling hashtag #CucukMYAZ.

The hashtag began trending since early yesterday morning as the voluntary AstraZeneca vaccination programme kicked off at special vaccination centres (PPVs) at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Malaya, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Relating their stories with fellow netizens, most of the posts shared by Twitter users were light-hearted.

Some even went out of their way to provide a blow-by-blow account of what transpired, from the time they entered the PPVs through to the end of the entire process.

Twitter user Syawal Hafriz (@syawalhafriz) applauded those involved in making the programme a success.

“First dose – checked. So far so good. The entire process was well-coordinated, took less than 30mins,” he said.

“Take whatever vaccine that is made available to you. Trust NPRA. Thank you @Khairykj (Khairy Jamaluddin), @JKJAVMY (Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force – CITF) & everyone involved.”

Another user Nadiah Wan (@lapetitemaligne) described the cheery atmosphere surrounding the programme.

“My aunt is waiting for her turn at PWTC and clapping for each and every person who got their jab as they exit. So much joy. Let’s keep vaccinating! #CucukMYAZ”

#CucukMYAZ, which has more than 3,000 tweets to its name at the time of writing, has become a source of humour for netizens over its suggestive nature. The hashtag is believed to have been created by user R (@rincredible).

“Because it came up more than a couple of times – yes, I know what #CucukMYAZ sounds like when you say it out loud and it’s VERY intentional,” R. said.

“Give me some credit la, I’ve worked in marketing and advertising for over a decade and been paid to write for almost two.”

The creator of the hashtag had also made a thread of other #CucukMYAZ threads, showing the different processes of the varying PPVs.

Others such as Leesh (@iMleesh) also relayed useful information.

“A number of you have asked. No, you don’t immediately get your 2nd dose appointment. Final station officer said it will be at the 12-week mark.”

“Wait for MySejahtera to push out the appointment date. After 1st dose, you will see your app updated #CucukMYAZ #AstraZeneca”

In another tweet, Leesh said: “5 hours after my AZ jab. The headache has completely gone away. The slight tiredness earlier has also gone away. I am feeling fine now. #CucukMYAZ”

Meanwhile, a Twitter user named pichang goyeng original (@thewootwoot) told other vaccine recipients to go early if their appointment is after 5pm.

“If your appointment is AFTER 5pm like me (mine kept changing in MySj), please go earlier. The PPV closes at 5pm because of Ramadan,”

The voluntary AstraZeneca vaccination programme opened for booking last Sunday and some 286,800 slots were snapped up in under four hours.

The government had promised 286,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, made available on a voluntary basis here and in Selangor, after concerns were raised regarding the safety of the vaccine. – The Vibes, May 6, 2021

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