The government has agreed to exempt the Covid-19 screening fee for students of local institutions of higher learning (IPT), says Health Minister Dr Adham Baba.

He said the exemption would be given to Malaysian students who carried out the Covid-19 test at facilities managed by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

"In line with the government's efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, all students must undergo a Covid-19 screening test before beginning their study sessions. Therefore, the government will bear all the test costs," he said, adding that the cost...