MERSING: The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) will continue to intensify the vaccination awareness programme among Orang Asli to ensure they are registered under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).

       Its minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said that besides explaining the benefits of the vaccine, the ministry also helped facilitate the process through various methods, including using the Mara Liner mobile vaccination centre (PPV).

       “The explanation is ongoing and this will definitely take time... we will probably see the outcome in August and September.

       “Like today, 182 people have registered for vaccination.

       “I think this is a very good achievement in ensuring the Orang Asli community is involved in PICK, ” he said.

       Abdul Latiff, who is also the Mersing MP, was speaking to reporters when observing the vaccination process at the mobile PPV in Kampung Orang Asli Tanah Abang here.

       As at June 29, KPLB received a total of 67, 021 registration forms from the Orang Asli community.

       A total of 6, 769 people have since received one dose of the vaccine, while 1, 599 have completed both doses.

       A total of 144, 180 Orang Asli are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination. — Bernama