YONG PENG: The newly-opened vaccination centre (PPV) here, which would be able to vaccinate 2,000 people a day at its peak capacity, will help the nation meet its vaccination target, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
He said the PPV, located at the Yong Peng Che Ann Khor Moral Uplifting Society multi-purpose hall, had 998 appointments on its first day of operation yesterday.
“This includes some senior citizens aged 99, 97 and 94. And over time, the number of vaccines dispensed will increase to its maximum capacity of 2,000 doses a day.
“This PPV is considered quite big with around 200 medical staff and volunteers available to assist those who show up for their vaccination appointment,” he said after visiting the PPV.
Unopposed: Liew keeps his position as Johor DAP chairman for the fourth term in the 20th Johor DAP elections held in Batu Pahat. THOMAS YONG/The Star
BATU PAHAT: Liew Chin Tong and allies won big at the Johor DAP polls, taking most of the 15 seats in the state committee line-up.
Liew still retained his position as Johor DAP chairman for the fourth term despite weeks of intense speculation in the build-up to the polls.
It is learnt that there was only one name nominated for the position – Liew’s, which was supported by Penggaram assemblyman Gan Peck Cheng and seconded by Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching.
The federal government has been urged to submit a proposal for the development of another transport infrastructure in place of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, which has been terminated, to drive Johor’s economic growth and in enhancing regional connectivity.