Radzi: 800,000 Covid-19 self-test kits supplied to schools nationwide at a total cost of RM9.72mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Three companies were picked to supply 800,000 Covid-19 self-test kits to schools nationwide at a cost of RM9.72mil, says Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Mohd Jidin.

Radzi explained that there were initially 16 companies registered with the Health Ministry and Medical Device Authority (MDA) that could potentially supply the kits, but it was found that only seven fulfilled criteria by the Finance Ministry and Education Ministry.