Make Covid-19 testing more accessible, govt urged


PETALING JAYA: The government should regulate the cost of Covid-19 testing at private hospitals, say consumer groups along with Indian Muslim restaurant associations.

Currently, charges for Covid-19 testing range from RM350 to RM650.

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