He said members of the media would receive their appointment dates starting today.

“Some will start receiving their appointment dates today and vaccination will start on Wednesday.

“However, the number of vaccine recipients among the media has not been decided yet and we are still looking into it,” he told reporters after visiting the KLCC vaccination centre here today.

Last month, Khairy announced that more than 5,000 media practitioners would receive their vaccination appointment dates in June.

Meanwhile, Khairy, who is the science, technology and innovation minister, said the operations of the KLCC vaccination centre which started today went smoothly.

“It is structured and the elderly among the vaccine recipients are satisfied with the smooth operation of the vaccination centre.

“We will also look at the possibility of doubling the number of vaccine recipients at this centre, maybe to between 10,000 and 15,000 people,” he said.

On the issue of some senior citizens’ refusal to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, Khairy said he would advise them to take the vaccine that has been offered to them.

“For those who do not attend the scheduled appointment, they will get another appointment but be reminded that they cannot choose the type of vaccine. So, my advice is to take any type of vaccine that is being offered,” he said.