Malaysia has said it will proceed with the procurement of the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children, following a US expert panel's recommendation for the shot to be authorised for those aged 5 to 11, reports Reuters.

Malaysia's Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Twitter other options, such as the vaccine made by China's Sinovac BioTech, would also be considered to ensure schools can reopen safely.