Nation’s first mega jab centre to open on Monday

Getting more vaccinated: The nation’s first mega vaccination centre is set to open on Monday at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. Over 5,000 individuals are expected to be vaccinated at the centre daily.

PETALING JAYA: Priority will be given to some 2,600 senior citizens to be vaccinated when the nation’s first mega vaccination centre – the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) – opens its doors on Monday.

Mitec, which has 51,000sq m of event space, is expected to see over 5,000 people vaccinated daily.Mitec acting chief executive officer Mala Dorasamy said the daily total could increase by up to 8,000 individuals.