Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, at a press conference yesterday, 7 February, said that it appears these individuals insist on getting Sinovac and are hesitant towards Pfizer or AstraZeneca for their boosters.
“We are aware that some who were vaccinated with Sinovac are reluctant to receive Pfizer and AstraZeneca for boosters even though there is nothing wrong with mixed vaccines,” he said.
“Nevertheless, to ensure they get themselves boosted, we will give these people a choice of either Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Sinovac,” Khairy added, “Any booster is better than no booster.”
According to the minister, there are still some in stock and that the jabs will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.