COVID-19 ANTIGEN RAPID TEST KIT (RTK-AG)
About the Program
On 1st March 2021, the Ministry of Works had announced an allocation of RM 7 million subsidies for the Covid-19 screening test for Foreign Construction Workers who possess valid CIDB Construction Personnel Registration Card (Green Card). Each person will be given a subsidy of RM 50.00 per person to undergo the Covid-19 test using the RTK Antigen method and the incentive is only valid for one time test.
This program is an initiative by the ministry to lessen the financial burden of local industry players whilst encouraging them to send their foreign workers for Covid-19 screening as an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of CIDB Malaysia) has been appointed as the program manager and is collaborating with panel clinics approved by the Ministry of Health all over Malaysia to conduct the Covid-19 screening test.
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What is RTK Antigen Rapid Test Kits?
There are a few types of Covid-19 screening test methods. Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-AG) is an alternative for the Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Test.
It is a screening method in which the results can be obtained in a shorter time within 30 minutes. The test has an accuracy of 90% – 95% and is ideal for places where no molecular testing laboratories are available. The samples for the RTK Antigen testing will be taken from your nasopharynx which will be through your nostrils and mouth. It is also called nasal and throat swabs.
Who Is Eligible To Get Subsidy?
- Foreign construction workers who has valid CIDB Green Card only.
Screening Approach
1- Drive-Thru Screening At Panel Clinic
At panel clinics approved by Ministry of Health in all over Malaysia.
2- Screening at Construction Site
Minimum number of 30 person required.
Screening test results will be shared with the employer within 30 minutes. The official test report will be uploaded into CSWMS within 24 hours and can be downloaded by employers for record keeping.
What Is The Fee For The Screening Test?
*Foreign construction workers who has valid CIDB Green Card.
*Each CIDB registered worker is entitled to get a subsidy for ONE TIME ONLY.
How To Register?
Interested employers can register their foreign construction workers for this program through CSWMS. The application process flow are as follows:
