Ministry to consider proposal to control price of Covid-19 test kit

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering a proposal to control the price of the Covid-19 test kit, said Deputy Minister Rosol Wahid.

He said based on feedback from the public, the test kit price is a burden especially to the low-income groups and families with many children.

"We were told that the price is RM39.90 each, not many can afford to buy it at that price. So, we are discussing the matter with manufacturers, importers and sellers to get it at a reasonable price that will not affect the traders or burden the people.

"We hope the price will be affordable to everyone... besides that, our role is...