Dr Adham Baba says certain large companies may be asked to provide their own quarantine centres to isolate asymptomatic employees who are positive for Covid-19.
The deep throat saliva sampling method for Covid-19 tests, which has been done in other countries, is cheaper and one of the most consistent methods in collecting samples, says Dr Adham Baba.
MOH facilities will also offer RT-PCR tests at RM150 and antigen RTK at RM60 for anyone who wants to get tested; however, screening remains free for close contacts identified during outbreaks.
The Malaysian Medical Association says that all RT-PCR tests are processed in laboratories and that MOH guidelines oblige the person conducting laboratory processing of samples to report the result via SIMKA.
The payment mechanism of Covid-19 patients through insurance is being refined by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Bank Negara, and insurance industries, says the Chief Secretary to the Government.