Govt studying need to review ceiling price for self-test kits
Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says the government always takes into account the needs and interests of consumers.
Covid self-test kits now available for RM6.90
This follows the move to expand the sale of test kits to supermarkets, convenience store networks and petrol stations in stages.
Covid self-test kits coming to supermarkets, chain stores
Covid-19 antigen rapid test kits are expected to be sold at selected supermarkets and chain stores by this month.
Govt considering new controlled price for Covid self-test kits before year-end
Discussions are underway for a new ceiling price ahead of the expected date in December.
Govt looking to make Covid self-test kits cheaper by year-end
The retail price ceiling is currently RM19.90 per set while the wholesale limit is RM16.
Price of rapid test kits for Covid capped at RM19.90
The wholesale price ceiling meanwhile is RM16.
All results from self-test kits must be reported on MySejahtera, says health minister
This is regardless of whether the results are positive, negative or invalid.
2 Covid self-test kits to be sold at pharmacies, health facilities
They are the Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test (Saliva/Nasal Swab Samples) made by Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd Malaysia and Gmate Covid-19 Ag Saliva For Home Use by Philosys Co Ltd, South Korea.
Sensitivity levels of saliva Covid self-test kits over 90%, says health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says details of the guidelines for usage are expected to be ready by next week.
