JAKARTA: Malaysians in Indonesia with Temporary Stay Permit Card (KITAS) and Permanent Stay Permit Card (KITAP) can now apply for the Covid-19 vaccine from Indonesia’s Health Ministry.

       Chargé d’affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, said the vaccination would be offered to Malaysians free of charge.

       “As an alternative, the Malaysian embassy has also conducted a discussion with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, though, there will be a fee for the vaccine (via this arrangement),” he said here yesterday.

       Earlier, Adlan – representing the Malaysian government – presented a donation of Covid-19 medical equipment and supplies brought by the Royal Malaysian Air Force, which was handed over to the head of the Indonesian Health Ministry’s Health Crisis Centre, Dr Eka Jusup Singka, at the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport here.

       The supplies comprise ISO tank containers with liquefied oxygen, oxygen concentrators, therapeutic medicines and disposable medical items.

       The donation marked the first of several batches of Covid-19 aid to be sent to Indonesia, an exercise which is expected to be completed by the end of this month. — Bernama