KUALA LUMPUR: The easy availability of face masks in Malaysia at a reasonable price during the most critical moments did not happen by chance. It was the result of a decisive move to ensure supply arrived here on time.
In an interview to mark his impending 100 days in office this Thursday, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the matter was not a result of market forces at play.
Owing to the sudden high global demand for face masks, initial supply in Malaysia was limited, leading to prices spiralling as high as RM2.50 to RM3 apiece.
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