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

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi welcomed the new development, saying the cooperation of traders is much appreciated to ease the people’s burden, especially in efforts to bring down Covid-19 cases in the country.

“I hope more premises would apply the same measure soon,” he said on his Facebook.

Nanta said the opening of various economic sectors, employment, schools and education institutions would raise the demand for self-test kits.

“I would certainly want the kits to the sold at affordable prices so that the people can self-test more often,” he said.

The government has fixed the maximum retail price of the kit at RM19.90 and the wholesale price is at RM16 per unit effective September 5.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had allowed 7,302 premises nationwide such as supermarkets and chain stores to sell self-test kits approved by the Health Ministry and the Medical Device Authority (MDA).

Earlier, the Covid-19 self-test kits received conditional MDA approval to be sold at selected clinics and pharmacies. – Bernama, November 25, 2021.