Children’s essentials flying off the shelves

All gone: Shoppers at AEON in Mid Valley Megamall have emptied the shelves of essential items like detergent and baby formula.

PETALING JAYA: With the Goods and Services Tax beckoning, consumers who have just received their salaries are clearing most shelves at the supermarkets, especially those that are offering promotions.

A check yesterday showed a number of products sold out, especially powdered milk and baby formula.