KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 self-test kits may value lower than RM10 quickly, says Datuk Rosol Wahid.
“A number of corporations have come ahead saying that they may provide the take a look at kits beneath RM10.
This was when the ministry was within the midst of discussions final week at additional cap the ceiling value for the self take a look at kits between RM15 and RM13,” he stated.
The Home Commerce and Client Affairs Deputy Minister stated when tabling the Commerce Descriptions (Modification) Act 2021 within the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Oct 28), that some stated they’ll have the ability to provide it at a value beneath RM10.
“I’ve confidence that they’ll maintain to their promise by the top of this month,” stated Rosol.
He was responding to calls to additional cut back the ceiling retail value of the self-test kits because the nation strikes in direction of the restoration and endemic phases.
Covid-19 self-test kits have been initially offered beneath RM40 per set, with the ceiling retail costs lowered to beneath RM20 in late September of this 12 months.
Presently, the ceiling retail value for the self-test kits is RM19.90, whereas the wholesale value is RM16.
Starting October, the self-test kits wouldn’t solely be out there at pharmacies and clinics, but in addition at different varieties of premises akin to supermarkets and comfort retailers.
In the meantime, Rosol introduced Covid-19 self-test kits can be offered in additional basic areas akin to malls and petrol stations.
He stated that the transfer will improve competitiveness amongst suppliers which can lead to discount within the costs of the product.
The federal government had beforehand introduced a brand new managed value for Covid-19 self-test kits, which is anticipated to be launched earlier than December.
