Face masks: New retail ceiling price set at RM1 per piece

COVID-19 | The government has lowered the retail price of three-ply surgical face masks to RM1 per piece following its move this month to mandate the wearing of masks in certain public places.

The maximum wholesale price has also been lowered to RM0.95 per unit.

In a government gazette dated Aug 11, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the new ceiling prices would come into effect this Saturday...