- A nationwide COVID-19 employer vaccination programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Human Resources and implemented by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp).
- To support HRD Corp’s registered employers as well as all other employers in Malaysia, in expediting vaccination efforts for their employees.
- A part of the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (PEMULIH)
How will PROTEK be implemented?
Vaccine Type and Pricing
Vaccine
PROTEK primarily uses the Sinovac-CoronaVac (Sinovac) vaccine. However, the type of vaccine administered may change subject to availability. This will be advised at the time of your booking confirmation.
The vaccine will be administered in two (2) doses across a span of 21 days. This may change, subject to the latest health and safety guidelines.
Cost
Payment Options
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When can my company apply for PROTEK? Is there any deadline for the submission?
- Registration will commence on 1 August 2021 until a date to be announced later. PROTEK will run for six (6) months or when the vaccine supply is fully utilised, whichever is sooner.
Can HRD Corp-registered employers with insufficient levy balance participate in PROTEK?
- Registered employers with insufficient levy balance may choose to make direct self-payment to HRD Corp.
- They may also utilise their existing levy for part of the costs, and pay the remaining balance directly to HRD Corp.
Can HRD Corp-registered employers claim for reimbursement from their existing levy balance if they have registered and completed their employee vaccination exercise through other initiatives?
- However, only employers who have registered for vaccination carried out through different initiatives from 29 June 2021 onwards will qualify for this method of reimbursement.
- The reimbursement is subject to their remaining levy balance with 4% service charge on the total claim.
- Please refer to Employers’ Circular No. (20) PSMB/20/8 Kulit 8 for eligibility criteria.
Can HRD Corp-registered employers utilise their levy for foreign workers under PROTEK?
- Employers can use their levy to vaccinate foreign workers through PROTEK.
Do employers need to fulfil a minimum or maximum number of employees criteria for this programme?
- Minimum number of ten employees to qualify for PROTEK.
- No maximum number of employees required.
- However, those with 1,000 employees or more will be given the privilege of having on-site vaccination at their respective business locations.
How will the employer be notified if their application is approved and what arrangements do they need to make prior to vaccination?
- Employers will be notified via SMS and email if their application has been approved and payment has been received.
- Their employees will get the update on the date, time and location of their vaccinations via SMS and email. If the employee does not have a phone number or email address, the Human Resources department of the employer must inform the employees accordingly.
- For employers that will be getting on-site vaccination, HRD Corp representatives will conduct a site visit before the vaccination day and provide guidance on the setup and any other requirements needed.
What will happen to the employee’s applications under MySejahtera if they have prior appointments or are registered under PIKAS or other initiatives?
- Employers must ensure that all employees submitted for PROTEK have a valid MySejahtera vaccination registration and MySejahtera ID. Only employees registered with MySejahtera are eligible for PROTEK.
- To avoid duplication, employees that have completed at least one dose or have an upcoming vaccination date for either dose 1 or 2 or both, under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme as stated in their MySejahtera will not be considered for vaccination under PROTEK.
- HRD Corp will not be checking on an employer’s pending vaccination application under PIKAS, SELangkah or any other employer/ private sector vaccination initiatives.
- it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the list submitted to HRD Corp is final and that they do not have multiple pending applications to any other employer vaccination programmes in the market. The booking is final and binding upon payment.
Will the employees registered under PROTEK receive the Vaccine Completion e-Certification?
- Employees will receive a physical vaccination completion card and an e-certificate upon completion of vaccination. They will also be able to update their MySejahtera and retrieve their e-Certification through the app accordingly.
Where can employers get more information?
- Call Centre: 03 8602 9280
- Email: proteksupport@hrdcorp.gov.my
- Further Information on PROTEK : https://hrdcorp.gov.my/ms/protek
- Application to PROTEK : https://protek.hrdcorp.gov.my/
PROTEK Claim Form (https://hrdcorp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PROTEK-Claim-Form.pdf)
PROTEK Guide Steps (https://hrdcorp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1-PROTEK-GUIDE-STEPS-ENG-130821.pdf)
PROTEK Steps Vaccine Day (https://hrdcorp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1-PROTEK-STEPS-VACCINE-DAY-ENG-130821.pdf)
Source from: https://hrdcorp.gov.my/protek/
FAQ: https://hrdcorp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FAQ-PROTEK-English_FINAL-27-Aug-2021.pdf
