![Singapore's PM Lee COVID-19 positive again Singapore's PM Lee COVID-19 positive again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651760468_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
Singapore's PM Lee COVID-19 positive again
Lee Hsien Loong noted that his "doctors say it is a COVID rebound which happens in 5-10 per cent of cases."
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Taiwan to end COVID quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists Taiwan to end COVID quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81664427849_taipei.jpg)
Taiwan to end COVID quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists
Arrivals will still need to monitor their health for a seven day period and take rapid tests.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![COVID: RTK-Ag test kits to be distributed to 59 Perak ADUN service centres - Exco COVID: RTK-Ag test kits to be distributed to 59 Perak ADUN service centres - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651583447_MohdAkmalKamarudin.jpg)
COVID: RTK-Ag test kits to be distributed to 59 Perak ADUN service centres - Exco
The Perak government has prepared 1,000 free self-test COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) for each of 59 ADUN service centres.
Tue May 03 2022
![Individuals undergoing HSO can be released on fourth day if confirmed negative - Khairy Individuals undergoing HSO can be released on fourth day if confirmed negative - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651060830_TBkj.jpg)
Individuals undergoing HSO can be released on fourth day if confirmed negative - Khairy
COVID-19 positive individuals who are undergoing HSO order can be released on the fourth day if confirmed negative through COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (RTK-Ag) supervised by a medical practitioner.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648294095_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) can take legal action against individuals who falsify antigen rapid test kit (RTK) results in the MySejahtera application, said its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![Govt studying need to review ceiling price of COVID-19 self test kits - Nanta Linggi Govt studying need to review ceiling price of COVID-19 self test kits - Nanta Linggi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646885983_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
Govt studying need to review ceiling price of COVID-19 self test kits - Nanta Linggi
The government is looking into the need to review the ceiling price for COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits in the market.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646582452_NoorAzmiGhazalit.jpg)
Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results
The public has been advised not to be influenced by the various videos on social media showing COVID-19 rapid test kits (RTK) giving dubious results.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![Malaysian-made COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit scores 100 pct accuracy Malaysian-made COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit scores 100 pct accuracy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646210599_TBMEDIVEN.jpg)
Malaysian-made COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit scores 100 pct accuracy
Mediven develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high quality clinical diagnostic molecular and rapid tests.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643085943_OMICRON.jpg)
Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests
The Omicron variant can survive longer than earlier versions of the coronavirus on plastic surfaces and human skin.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Dua lelaki Filipina dipenjara enam bulan guna kad pengenalan palsu Dua lelaki Filipina dipenjara enam bulan guna kad pengenalan palsu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643088469_TBWARGAFILIPINA.jpg)
Dua lelaki Filipina dipenjara enam bulan guna kad pengenalan palsu
Mereka ditahan dalam Ops Jala Bahagian Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan JPN Putrajaya ketika ingin melakukan Rapid Test Kit (RTK) antigen dan PCR.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Compulsory on-arrival COVID-19 test for travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL from Nov 29 Compulsory on-arrival COVID-19 test for travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL from Nov 29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51638073239_TambakJohor.jpg)
Compulsory on-arrival COVID-19 test for travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL from Nov 29
All travellers arriving in Singapore from Malaysia via the land VTL will be required to undertake an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632559158_TBANTIGEN.jpg)
COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta
The self-test kits are currently sold at all registered community pharmacies or health facilities nationwide.
Thu Oct 14 2021
![New ceiling price for COVID-19 test kit to be known next month New ceiling price for COVID-19 test kit to be known next month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633661197_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
New ceiling price for COVID-19 test kit to be known next month
The new wholesale and retail ceiling price for the COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit (self-test) will be issued next month, Nanta said.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![Singapura kurangkan tempoh kuarantin pengembara dari negara risiko tinggi mulai 7 Okt Singapura kurangkan tempoh kuarantin pengembara dari negara risiko tinggi mulai 7 Okt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633193183_MerlionPark.jpg)
Singapura kurangkan tempoh kuarantin pengembara dari negara risiko tinggi mulai 7 Okt
Pengembara perlu menjalani ujian polymerase chain reaction (PCR) semasa ketibaan dan pada hari ke-10 serta ujian Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kendiri pada hari ketiga dan ketujuh.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Public advised to check with MDA before buying rapid test kits online Public advised to check with MDA before buying rapid test kits online](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71627973642_TBANTIGEN.jpg)
Public advised to check with MDA before buying rapid test kits online
There are 14 licensed companies in Malaysia that distribute rapid test kit products approved by the Health Ministry's MDA.
Mon Sep 13 2021