KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Mestron Holdings Bhd is the latest company to propose venturing into the Covid-19 vaccine distribution business.
The steel pole maker said it has inked a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with China-based Zhongyu Yexing (Chengdu) Industrial Co Ltd to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine in Malaysia.
In a statement, Mestron said it expects to invest up to RM20 million for this business venture, which will be funded via internally-generated funds, bank loans and proceeds from a private placement.
Zhongyu is part of the Sino Pharma Group of Companies, and is one of the authorised distributors for Sinopharm’s China National Biotech Group Covid-19 vaccine.