We Can’t Get Free Or Discounted Vaccines Because We’re Not A Low-Income Nation, Says KJ
Malaysia is classified as a upper middle income country.
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Malaysia didn’t get any free or discounted Covid-19 vaccines we are not a low-income country said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Malay Mail quoted the Minister who said that a lot of countries get free vaccines from China, India and Russia because they are considered a lower income country.
Even in Covax, we did not get any assistance because we were categorised as an upper middle income country. So that is the unfortunate situation Malaysia is in. We are a full paying country in Covax. We don’t get anything for free and have to buy all our vaccines.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
Khairy also said that Malaysia is in talks with India to purchase the Novavax vaccines and added that the Bharat Biotech vaccine, which is also developed in the country was offered.
I have met and negotiated with the Indian high commissioner. However, we are not only discussing with the Indian government, but also several companies such as the Serum Institute of India to purchase the Novavax vaccines. They have recently published their clinical data that their vaccine has higher effectiveness.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
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