Loo and behold, panic buying hits Penang


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  • Thursday, 12 Mar 2020

Frenzy: Shoppers stocking up on daily essentials at a supermarket in Bayan Baru.

GEORGE TOWN: The first Covid-19 positive case reported in the state has led to shoppers dashing for toilet rolls, instant noodles and dried food items.

“I think most people are buying for the sake of buying. They get into panic-buying mode, just like those in Singapore and Hong Kong,” said a housewife, who only wished to be known as Hing.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

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RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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