‘Reopening of border tied to vaccine availability’


The reopening of the country’s borders will depend on the take-up of the Covid-19 vaccine and the pandemic situation both regionally and internationally, said Health Minister Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar.

At a press conference yesterday, he said while the vaccine may be available in the country in June next year, this is not certain yet.

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