COVID-19 SCREENING
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
On 1st March 2021, the Ministry of Works had announced an allocation of RM 7 million subsidies for the Covid-19 screening test for Construction Workers who possess a valid 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.
This program is an initiative by the ministry to lessen the financial burden of local industry players whilst encouraging them to send their 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.
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.
- Certified by MOH as rapid screening method for COVID-19
- Sample through Nasopharyngeal Swab
- Result within 30 minutes.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GET SUBSIDY ?
Construction workers who has valid CIDB Green Card only.
OUR CLINIC LOCATIONS
Both drive-thru and mobile sampling teams available nationwide in all major cities and towns.
PRICING
WITH VALID GREEN CARD
RM30*
per pax
*RM50 Subsidy By CIDB Malaysia, balance RM30 shall be borne by employer
NON-GREEN CARD
RM80
per pax
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Open to all construction personnel who has valid CIDB Green Card only.
- Each CIDB registered personnel is entitled to get a subsidy for ONE TIME ONLY.
- On Site Testing: Minimum 20 pax above.
- On-site testing for companies with under 20 pax will incur transportation fees. Additional fees vary based on location
- Under KKM guidelines, individuals who are tested positive with RTK-Ag test will have to undergo a confirmatory RT-PCR test.
HOW TO REGISTER
F.A.Q.
On 1st March 2021, CIDB Malaysia has announced to allocate RM 7 million in subsidies for the COVID-19 RTK Antigen Test to all Construction Workers who have a valid CIDB Green Card.
Construction Workers with VALID CIDB Green Card.
CIDB SUBSIDY
CIDB Subsidy only applicable for Construction Workers with VALID Green Card
CIDB will provide a subsidy of RM50.00 per person and the balance shall be borne by the employer.
The application must be done through www.cidblink.com
PERKESO REBATE
PERKESO Rebate given to employees who have contributed to PERKESO Scheme
The employer must pay the total price of the test and reclaim it to PERKESO
The employer must apply with PERKESO directly and do the testing at the selected PERKESO Panel Clinic.
By registering at www.cidblink.com
No. Subsidy given is applicable for a one-time application only for each worker.
Employers may visit www.cidbholdings.com.my for more information or contact CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd at telephone number: +603 4042 8880 (ext. 117 / ext. 119)
Please click our url www.cidblink.com
The Nasopharyngeal swab method
On-site with minimum 20/pax for each site
Centralized location / Drive-Thru (date and time to be confirmed by panel clinic)
The employer may key in the preferred testing date and time during application through www.cidblink.com and Panel Clinic will contact the employer for testing date confirmation.
The actual price of the test is RM80.00. However, through the CIDB Malaysia incentive program, employers who have workers with a valid Green Card only need to pay RM30.00 for each employee and the remaining will be subsidized by CIDB Malaysia.
For workers who do not have Green Card or an invalid Green Card, full payment of RM80.00 applied to the employer.
Test results will be known to the employer within 30 minutes. Test reports will be uploaded to CIDBLINK for employer viewed and downloaded within 48-72 hours.