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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is negotiating with manufacturers and suppliers to reduce the price of masks, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
He said masks had become a necessity and were being used almost all the time as the country adopted the new rules.
“God willing, if the negotiation is successful, the price of the masks will be more affordable, which in turn will ease your burden, ladies and gentlemen,” he said in a special speech on the developments of the Movement Control Order. recovery (RMCO). broadcast through local television stations tonight.
Previously, KPDNHEP had set the maximum price for three-layer face masks at RM1 each.
Muhyiddin said that although the RMCO had been extended until December 31, he was confident that people’s lives would not be adversely affected as they could continue their daily activities by adhering to the new rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The prime minister said the important thing was to get used to wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, practicing good hygiene and avoiding crowded places.
“I think all of you have been practicing this all the time until we managed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in our community,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said that the Covid-19 Fund administered by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) was also extended until December 31, in line with the RMCO extension.
The contributions received will be used to help Covid-19 patients and in the requirements to stop the transmission of Covid-19.
In the spirit of celebrating the 63rd National Day with the theme “Malaysia Prihatin”, Muhyiddin urged all Malaysians to always be aware of their responsibility to contain the pandemic.
“If we can all play our role in curbing the spread of Covid-19, I believe that the country can be free of the pandemic sooner,” he said.
The prime minister also expressed his thanks and congratulated the leaders and all Malaysians for their role in containing the pandemic by complying with the SOPs set by the government and adopting the new rules. –Named
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