Govt studying all factors to lower price of Covid-19 self-test kits


KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying all factors to find ways to lower the price of rapid Covid-19 self-test kits and other home assessment kits before taking the best approach on the matter, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic)

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister told the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry will scrutinise all the proposals accordingly as the suggestion to lower the price of rapid self -test kits and other related items is a good idea.

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