MMA: Sale of self-test kits should be regulated, not sold at grocery stores

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the Health Ministry to ensure the responsible sale of the Covid-19 self-test kits by sticking to its original policy of only allowing healthcare facilities and pharmacies to sell the kits.

“While the aim is to encourage the use of self-test kits to test for Covid-19, we should be mindful that the self-test kits are medical devices and therefore it is imperative that the sale of such items be controlled and strictly regulated.

“We urge the Health Ministry to revert to its original policy of only a...