A media statement has been issued by the YAB Prime Minister regarding the Phase Transition and SOP Relaxation – media statement as follows:

A. The transition of Phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP)

Taking into account the current risk assessment carried out by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the National Security Council (NSC), the COVID-19 Pandemic Management Special Committee today agreed to the transition of the NRP Phase for the following states starting 25 October 2021:

Johor and Terengganu: Moving from Phase 3 to Phase 4

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for states entering Phase 4 are the same as before. The latest SOP information will be updated by MKN on the official website www.mkn.gov.my.

B. Complete vaccination requirements for adolescents

The National COVID-19 Immunization Plan (PICK) for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years has officially started on September 20, 2021. As of yesterday, October 21, 2021, 11:59 pm, the first dose vaccination rate for adolescents has reached 80.2% or the equivalent of 2,524,156 individuals. This rate is among the fastest in the world.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Management Special Committee today agreed that the complete vaccination facility for adults is currently also extended to adolescents who have been fully vaccinated. This means, complete vaccination requirements for adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 years will be stated in all SOPs.

However, it will not be implemented immediately. The Government will coordinate the relevant facilities and give adolescents a 'grace period' for 3 weeks or until mid-November. This period is to ensure that 80% of adolescents who have received their first dose at this time, have been fully vaccinated.

To read the full translated media statement, please contact [email protected]

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