TEAM Sapura Cycling are keen on having their squad vaccinated but will not force it on their riders, who do not want the jabs.
Sapura team principal Sayuti Zahit said it would make things safer as the team hope to return to racing in the second quarter of the year.
The continental outfit have decided to focus on training for the opening three months of this year as there are no suitable races available at the moment.
"We are hoping to return to a relatively normal race schedule from April if vaccines are available by then," said Sayuti.
"We understand that the elderly and front liners will be given priority for receiving the vaccine, but we will be putting in a request to the authorities so that our riders can also be vaccinated once it is available. We do not have that many riders (12 riders).
"This will make travelling to races easier."
Sayuti added that he is not concerned about any possible side effects from the vaccine.
"I know there might be some people concerned about receiving the first batch of vaccines.
"Although Malaysia is receiving the vaccines later than their neighbouring countries, on the bright side, it does give us some opportunity to see if they (other countries) encounter any side effect.
"However, Team UAE Emirates have already been vaccinated, and I don't think they have had any issues with it.
"Getting vaccinated will give us some peace of mind, but we will not be forcing it on the riders who do not want it."
Contracting Covid-19 can be disastrous for an elite endurance athlete as the virus can lead to lasting damage to the respiratory system.
UAE Emirates had 27 of their riders, including Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, and 32 staff vaccinated with the China-developed CNBG vaccine earlier this month.
They are the first UCI WorldTeam to be vaccinated.