Ministry monitoring sellers to prevent price hike in face masks


Abdul Halim (in white shirt) looks on as Ionic Global Sdn Bhd chairman Michelle Lau (in green) shows the right way to sanitise hands during the presentation ceremony.

WHOLESALERS and retailers have been warned not to take advantage of the demand for face masks by hiking its prices.

State domestic and international trade committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain said to ensure that the mask supply was fairly priced, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had been carrying out checks around Penang.

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