2 Johor pharmacies fined for hiking face mask prices


Five types of face masks have been set as controlled items and any business premises found selling them at higher prices will face action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 6, 2020.

TWO pharmacies in Kulai and Johor Baru were issued compounds after they were found selling face masks at higher prices than permitted.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry Johor branch director Mohd Hairul Anuar Bohro said both pharmacies committed an offence under Section 11 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.


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