He encouraged other businesses to sell the test kits at a more competitive price without referring or waiting for the new ceiling price.

“The ministry has noted that since the sale of Covid-19 self-test kits has been expanded, the price per unit is as low as RM6.60. This is certainly great news for consumers in the current circumstances.”
He said prices had dropped after supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations were allowed to sell the kits.
The kits were on sale at supermarkets for as little as RM6.90 each while the KK Supermart convenience store chain is selling the kits at only RM6.60 each.

A total of 2,570 supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations have been permitted to sell RTK Antigen self-test kits since Oct 27.

Linggi was speaking at the launch of self-test kit sales at KK Supermart in KL International Airport 2 (klia) and an inspection of the 2021 Deepavali festive season maximum price scheme.

Self-test kits were previously allowed to be sold at clinics and pharmacies, with the maximum retail price at RM19.90 each.

The new ceiling price would be announced this month, after taking into account all aspects including the interest of consumers and traders.
“The business environment must be centred on supply and demand. It is not necessary for the government to use its power to restrict and regulate,” he added.

He said the government was committed to reducing the price of self-test kits to below RM10.

Linggi said the ministry would be looking at the different prices fixed by manufacturers. Apart from local brands, he said, test kits are imported from China and Korea.

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