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Face mask ceiling price could be further reduced

Aug 06, 2020

The ceiling price for face masks may be further lowered depending on the supply situation.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had earlier decided to reduce the price to RM1.20 from RM1.50.

The price reduction was decided 2 weeks before the government made it mandatory for everyone to wear one from August 1 in public transportation and crowded places.

The ministry is now monitoring supply at the production, import and retail stages to determine the appropriate maximum price reduction based on the current market situation.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised Malaysians in Beirut, Lebanon to remain vigilant and contact the Malaysian embassy for any assistance and heed the advice of the local authorities.

On Tuesday, Beirut witnessed a fire followed by a massive blast at a warehouse at the city's port that has left 135 people dead and more than 4,000 others injured so far.

A number of Beirut port officials are being placed under house arrest pending an investigation into the huge explosion.

Its president says the blast was caused by nearly three thousand tonnes of ammonium nitrate, that were stored unsafely in a warehouse for 6 years.

A Nepali guard, who was seen beaten by another in a viral video at a condo in Wangsa Maju, KL has been arrested.

The victim's lawyer says he was detained after a separate report was lodged against him but the content of the police report is not known.

Two days ago, police nabbed the attacker, a fellow Nepali based on info provided by the Nepal embassy.