Page 29 - THE COVID-19 CHRONICLES OF MALAYSIA: Revitalising Recovery

The Deputy Director-General of Health (Public Health)

This pandemic has revealed the
conundrum of balancing lives and

livelihoods of people globally.
Whilst the healthcare service
delivery has been optimal in serving

the nation, the government had also
taken measures to revive the
economy.

During the last quarter of 2021, we
saw the re-opening of economic

sectors in Malaysia. This is a true
testament of our lives transitioning
towards the new normal. Whilst Source: MOH Facebook §

vaccination rates amongst the adult
population had escalated, thanks to Truly, none of this could have been done single-handedly. As I reflect on
the increase in awareness amongst the last few months of 2021 in Malaysia, I am truly grateful for the co-

our people, a new milestone was Greater Klang Valley Special operation and support extended by the various stakeholders, both from the
achieved. The adolescents were Task Force (GKV STF) government and non-governmental agencies. Once again, I wish to thank
vaccinated and there has been a has enabled a systemic the Chronicles’ Editorial Team for the continuation of this Series. This shall
good response. pandemic response within be part of the legacy we leave behind for our future generation.

Klang Valley involving a wide
We saw remarkable public private range of stakeholders from the

partnership in all sectors, military to the private sector
particularly in alleviating the
burden of overflow of patients from and civil societies. Datuk Dr. Chong Chee Kheong
the public healthcare facilities.
- Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong § Deputy Director-General of Health (Public Health)
Ministry of Health Malaysia

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