The science, technology and innovation minister said the allocated funds will go to the development of intermediary systems to facilitate the registration process and monitor vaccine supplies at vaccination centres.
Khairy’s explanation comes after social media users questioned the need for such a large amount of money to be spent on data integration and an appointment system.
The systems to be developed are:
- Management and monitoring system of the programme’s achievements;
- Daily report dashboard on the programme;
- Integration system to connect the MySejahtera database with the health ministry’s pharmaceutical system;
- Chatbot;
- Vaccine registration portal;
- Tracking system for registration and vaccinations, along with a Google Map service in MySejahtera;
- Genomic surveillance and immunisation surveillance systems;
- Management of mobile queues for vaccination centres;
- Integration of a digital passport system in MySejahtera;
- Logistics management and vaccine delivery networks;
- A call centre base for the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force;
- Management of programme volunteers, known as MyVac (Malaysia Vaccine Support Volunteers); and,
- Sending SMS and phone calls as a reminder for one’s vaccination appointment, scheduled five to 10 times per recipient.
The RM70 million is part of a total allocation of RM5 billion for the programme. Khairy said the RM5 billion is the ceiling limit set by the finance ministry.
“The programme will take place throughout this year. This will require sufficient allocation of funds to enable a smooth and organised implementation,” he said.
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