The government has decided to allow people to cross state borders once 90% of the adult population have been vaccinated and currently, the figure is at 88.4%.
“(Only) 1.6% before interstate borders open. While the Health Ministry has transitioned to symptomatic testing, we encourage people who are in high contact and mobility settings to test regularly.
“If you want to balik kampung to see elderly parents, do a RTK saliva test. Keep them safe,” Khairy tweeted today.
One of several brands of approved Covid-19 rapid test kit on sale in Malaysia.
The government is preparing to transition Malaysia from the Covid-19 pandemic to an endemic phase, where all sectors are reopened and people learn to live with the virus.
Khairy said the onus is now on the people to practise responsible behaviour.
“As we transition towards endemicity, we cannot police things anymore, such as setting up roadblocks to see if you have been fully vaccinated or tested.
“Much will now depend on personal responsibility and behaviour. I believe we can rise to the challenge in #ReopeningSafely,” he said.
As of today, there are 24 brands of Covid-19 self-test kits that have been approved by the Health Ministry for public use.
Most use saliva samples, while others use nasal swab samples or a combination of both types of samples.
Currently, the ceiling retail price for the self-test kits is RM19.90, while the wholesale price is at RM16. The government plans to lower the prices even more next month,.
