COVID-19 self-test kits

There is ample supply of self-test kits in the market and the public should not refrain from panic buying and hoarding the COVID-19 self-test kits, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today .

The government is looking into the need to review the ceiling price for COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits in the market.

Issues relating to the rising prices of COVID-19 detection self-test kits as well as vaccinations were among matters raised by MPs during the debate on the Royal Address at the Dewan Rakyat today.

The Japanese government today donated COVID-19 prevention items worth RM1.88 million which includes 20,000 units of COVID-19 self-test kits.

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has been instructed to call all suppliers of COVID-19 self-test kits in the country following complaints received that they were showing dubious results.

COVID-19 self-test kits are now available for as low as RM4.90 per unit at 99 Speedmart.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the use of barcode on COVID-19 self-test kits to facilitate updates of the results on the MySejahtera application.

Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the test kits were only available at community pharmacies and health facilities.

The COVID-19 self-test kit is available for as low as RM6.90 a unit, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

The self-test kits are currently sold at all registered community pharmacies or health facilities nationwide.

KPDNHEP has assured the public that there will be sufficient COVID-19 self-test kits in the market to meet the increasing demand following the impending interstate approval.

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Saravanan said the initiative was aimed to assist employers in carrying out COVID-19 screening tests in an easier and faster manner.

The Health Ministry has seized medical face masks, oximeters and COVID-19 self-test kits which have not been registered with the MDA worth more than RM1 million at a company in Bukit Rimau today.

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