SEREMBAN: A total of 42,120 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) nationwide will receive Covid-19 vaccine injections in the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, scheduled to commence on Feb 26.
Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the vaccination involves 84,240 doses, with each member receiving two vaccine doses.
"I believe that in March (Armed Forces personnel) will receive the vaccine, as we are part of the frontliners. This also includes those who are involved in manning roadblocks and 'Op Benteng' operations with the police.
"The schedule (for vaccination) will be set and announced to the ATM," he told reporters after visiting the Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT), 1st Brigade headquarters, Sikamat Camp, here, today.
Ismail Sabri added that the ATM will be involved in ensuring security control for the arrival of the Covid-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow. - BERNAMA