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No Panic-Buying of Face Masks So Far

Dec 06, 2023

There have been NO reports of panic buying of face masks, amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.  

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society says so far, the sale of face masks is still at a normal level.  

Its president also told Berita Harian, that there are still ample supplies of face masks at pharmacies nationwide, including at community pharmacies.  

Covid cases in Malaysia have surged since November. 

Meanwhile according to the Health Ministry, the number of cases rose by over 57% in the week from the 19th to 25th of November. 

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The government has so far approved 6.5 million applications for the RM100 eMadani credit scheme.  

The funds have already been credited into their e-wallets.  

The Finance Ministry also says a further 1.8 million applications are still being processed.  

Eligible Malaysians have until February next year to register for the credit.  

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