As the H1N1 "swine flu" continues its trek around the world, Malaysia is eliminating price-gouging on the face masks that people believe protect them from this virus. There is even potential jail time if a person violates the Malaysian declaration. While most people wear N95 paper masks, these masks do not protect against viruses. Viruses are too small for the N95 masks to filter. If you are not wearing a nano-mask or a mask that filters at the nano-level, then your mask is worthless against the H1N1 virus.
Source: Malaysia Sun ; Natural News
The Government has set the ceiling prices for various types of surgical masks, which have been declared price-controlled items, with immediate effect.
Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the prices approved by the Cabinet yesterday would ensure that there was no profiteering by the traders from the influenza A(H1N1) pandemic...Ismail said the masks would remain controlled items until the Health Ministry announced that the country was free from the A (H1N1) threat.
Errant traders or suppliers who overcharged could face a fine of up to RM15,000 or a maximum of two years’ jail or both upon conviction under the Price Control Act 1946.
Source: Malaysia Sun ; Natural News
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