KUCHING, April 13 -- Strategic intervention is necessary to encourage priority groups under Phase II of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to register, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii.

In a statement today, he said the low registration rate for those prioritised under Phase II - senior citizens and high-risk groups with chronic disease and disabilities - is worrying.

Dr Yii opined the federal government and Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) must reveal specific data of those who have received their appointments for Phase II vaccinations by district and even sub-district.

"This is so we all can help monitor and help remove any obstacles for this group so that they do not miss out on their vaccina...