Sufficient supply soon: The government has ensured a sufficient supply of face masks by banning exports while setting the price for face masks at RM2 each.
PUTRAJAYA: The government has taken a two-pronged approach to ensure a sufficient supply of face masks by banning exports and allowing imports of the product, while setting the price for a three-ply mask at RM2 each.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the new price – up from 80 sen per piece – was due to the higher production cost of material.
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