He said the effort was welcomed by the federal government and the health ministry and that the purchase would more or less reduce the federal government’s burden in obtaining the vaccine for the people.

“During the National Security Council (emergency) meeting, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was made aware of Selangor’s intention. So far, only Selangor and Sarawak governments intend to buy the vaccine for the people in their respective states,” he told a virtual press conference here today.

Amirudin said he would make a further announcement on the matter once they received the endorsement from the health ministry.

He said the state government would collaborate with the federal government through the National Immunisation Plan to prevent overlapping in the efforts to address Covid-19 in the country.

The state government would also ensure that all target groups, especially the workers would receive the vaccine as they have important roles to play in reviving the state’s economy after the pandemic, he added.

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