PATIENCE was the highest virtue of volunteers at Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang that saw almost 250,000 people passing through its doors in the last 66 days for Covid-19 vaccination.
GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): Volunteers serving at Penang's mega vaccination centre (PPV), at Setia SPICE Convention Centre could be seen fighting back tears on their last day on duty there, as it will be officially closed Thursday (Oct 7).
Follow me: Malaysian Civil Defence Force staff Norhafizah Hanim Hairman waving the Jalur Gemilang to usher those coming to get vaccinated to their designated queue at the mega vaccination centre, Axiata Arena. YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Being part of the national vaccination drive has been a great experience for two young doctors who believe the lessons gained will help them overcome future challenges.
Dr Teoh Cher Shong and Dr Chuah Su Ying, both 27, just completed their internship at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and decided to become health volunteers while waiting for their placements as medical officers.
“I’m encouraged by people’s enthusiasm to get vaccinated despite rumours and fake information spread by anti-vaxxers.