Malaysia developing two types of Covid-19 vaccines, says Deputy Science Minister

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Monday, 28 Mar 2022
3:48 PM MYT

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KUALA LUMPUR: All Covid-19 vaccine candidates that are being developed in the country have yet to be commercialised, the Dewan Negara was told on Monday (March 28).

Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said the vaccine candidates must undergo research and development (R&D) process, clinical and pre-clinical studies before they can be commercialised.

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Malaysia developing two types of Covid-19 vaccines, says Deputy Science Minister