Govt told to invest in reusable face mask industry

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This can help the poor due to the high costs of masks, says Klang MP.

The Perikatan Nasional government has been called on to take heed of the burden felt by local income households struggling to cope with the high costs of purchasing surgical face masks, a necessary measure in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Klang MP Charles Santiago is calling on Putrajaya to emulate several neighbouring countries to invest in local industries producing reusable face masks to protect the people and reduce the costs of masks...

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