MOH: Covid-19 cases 'may appear lower' as Klang Valley pivots to self-testing

The Health Ministry's Greater Klang Valley special task force (GKVSTF) says Covid-19 cases "may appear lower" soon, after it implemented a new policy for self-testing and home isolation for asymptomatic close contacts.

"Asymptomatic close contacts to positive cases will be strongly encouraged to obtain a rapid Covid-19 test, either at the nearest available clinic or via self-test kits and self-isolate.

"This will allow the region to pivot towards...