Malaysia still in talks with Saudi Arabia on vaccine acceptance for Umrah pilgrims, says Khairy


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Malaysia is still in discussions with the Saudi Arabian government on the acceptance of Covid-19 vaccines to allow entry to individuals wanting to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in the kingdom, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

“This is because we have found that all the vaccines (used in Malaysia) are safe and effective,” he said at the handing over of the Malaysia Corporate Family contribution at the Health Ministry on Wednesday (Oct 20).

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