AstraZeneca vaccine stays for now, says KJ


GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia will stick with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for now until there is data to prove the vaccine produces a lot of adverse effects.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said rather than react to news reports, the government would rely on sound clinical data to show whether any vaccine was safe or unsafe.

“There are several layers of decision-making in choosing the vaccines, including at the ministry, a technical committee and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency which advises the government on vaccines.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Penang Hill funicular disruption due to power distribution issue, says PBBPP
Suspected explosives found on Nilai bomb maker at time of arrest
Floods: Situation in Terengganu improves
Six Orang Asli settlements in Kelantan identified as prone to natural disasters in monsoon season
No letters to EC from Perlis Speaker on vacancies yet, claims source
Perlis constitution allows by-elections if majority is affected, says former EC chair
Nilai bomb maker nabbed in Mantin
18-year-old loses nearly RM60,000 to prize scam syndicate
Dead man found trapped in culvert in Tapah
Man arrested for misusing another person’s MyKad to redeem Budi95

Others Also Read