Covid-19

Malaysia kicks off vaccination

Malaysia started its vaccination campaign yesterday, with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin the first to receive the Covid-19 shot. Malaysia aims to inoculate close to 83 per cent of its 33 million population within the year. It will start by vaccinating healthcare workers and other front-liners, including elected lawmakers, in the first phase.

SEE WORLD: Muhyiddin gets first jab as inoculation campaign kicks off in Malaysia

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 25, 2021, with the headline Malaysia kicks off vaccination. Subscribe