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PONTIAN: Around 100,000 Malaysians working in Singapore are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the second phase of Malaysia’s coronavirus immunization program.
Johor Prime Minister Hasni Mohammad said that together with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), the authorities will create a system to register Malaysians working in Singapore.
“The ministry agreed to administer the vaccine earlier to those who work in Singapore,” Hasni said.
“We know that there are around 400,000 Malaysians working in Singapore every day, but for the initial stage, the ministry agreed that 100,000 will receive the vaccine.”
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The move is expected to allow the Singapore border to be reopened soon and restore Johor’s economy, Hasni added.
The two land borders have been closed since March 18 last year when Malaysia implemented a movement control order.
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Last August, Singapore and Malaysia implemented two cross-border travel schemes between the two countries, the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and the Periodic Travel Agreement (PCA), but the RGL agreement was suspended on February 1.
Phase 1 of the Malaysian vaccination program involved medical and front-line personnel.
Phase 2 will include people age 60 and older, as well as those suffering from illnesses often seen in COVID-19 deaths.
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