Will Malaysians who already paid be able to claim refunds from Health Ministry?

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Refunds Available for Those Who Paid Compulsory Covid-19 Screening Fees

Yes, Malaysians who have already paid for their compulsory Covid-19 screening tests at airports before the announcement of the exemption can claim a refund from the Health Ministry. This provision was confirmed by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob following a special ministerial meeting on June 29.
Eligibility for Fee Waiver

The exemption from compulsory Covid-19 screening test fees applies to specific categories of returning Malaysians. These include civil servants returning from official work trips, students undertaking their first return from overseas, and individuals with disabilities who are registered with the Welfare Department. These groups will no longer be required to bear the costs, which previously ranged from RM30 to RM150.
Process for Claiming Refunds

For individuals who fall under the eligible categories and had already made payment for their screening tests on the day of the announcement, a reimbursement process is in place. They are permitted to submit a claim to the Health Ministry to recoup the fees they incurred before the new regulations took effect.
Background of Screening Test Fees

The introduction of fees for Covid-19 screening tests at airports was part of new regulations published on June 26, known as the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Fee for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Detection Test) Regulations 2020. These regulations stipulated that both Malaysians and foreigners entering the country would be subject to charges depending on the type of test administered by health authorities. The fees varied based on the test type, with Malaysians facing charges of RM30 for an antibody rapid test kit, RM60 for an antigen rapid test kit, and RM150 for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kit.

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