Minister: Stop the panic buying


PETALING JAYA: The government has advised the people not to go into a panic buying frenzy due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said if this was not checked, it would lead to a shortage of essential items.

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