KUALA BERANG (Bernama): Prices of Covid-19 self-test kits will be reduced by the end of this month to make it more affordable for parents to carry out screening test for their children before the school session starts on Oct 3. Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said the latest price would be announced soon. Starting Sept 5, the maximum retail price for a Covid-19 self-test kit is RM19.90 while the wholesale price is RM16. "Although the current price is considered cheap, it can be quite high for parents with schooling children. A family of five children would need RM100 to buy the self-test kits.

Source: The Star September 25, 2021 09:22 UTC