It was unclear when restrictions adopted in December could be eased or whether final decisions on the plan would be taken this week.
Easing of some restrictions in some provinces will be discussed, for example steps such as shortening the curfews and opening of restaurants and cafes under guidelines, especially in big cities, could be taken.
Malaysia's cabinet has also agreed to prepare a special injury scheme to compensate people who experience serious side-effects after receiving the vaccine, Khairy added.
Indonesia's food and drug agency recently approved use of the Sinovac Biotech vaccine for the elderly, potentially changing the country's strategy to focus on the working population.
I hope that once I am vaccinated I will be safe in my daily life, especially as the rate of the pandemic is going up, not down.