RTK-Ag self-tests still useful, stresses Dr Yii
KUCHING: With the transition to endemic phase, the fundamental policy when it comes to testing is the need to move away from the dependency on RT-PCR and move towards RTK-Ag self-test kits for fast detection and quick isolation. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii pointed out that this was especially crucial in dealing with the […]
Are cheaper test kits reliable?
KUCHING: Are cheaper Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) reliable? Some members of the public are asking this question after Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed in his Facebook post that Covid-19 self-test kits were now available for less than RM7, which was well below the set ceiling price […]
Ceiling price of Covid-19 self-test kit RM19.90 each
LUNDU: Businesses have been forewarned on the new ceiling price for the Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) before the end of this year, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister said that he had notified the businesses on the matter since Sept 5 when he had announced the […]
Test yourself RTK-Ag self-test kit with before travelling
KUCHING: Members of the public have been urged to conduct a Covid-19 self-test first before going on holiday or returning to their hometowns by using the self-testing Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the RTK-Ag self-test kit could help […]
Malaysia among first few countries in the world to use RTK-Ag
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was one of the first few countries in the world to use Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) as Covid-19 screening test, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Health Ministry (MOH) has been using it since June last year and the kit was evaluated by the National Public Health […]