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Masks – much needed, simply discarded

Retail price of masks has been reduced to ensure continued compliance with health SOPs amid Covid-19 pandemic

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 27 Oct 2020 8:30PM

Masks – much needed, simply discarded
The wholesale ceiling price for three-ply masks will be reduced to 65 sen from 95 sen apiece on Sunday. – The Vibes pic, October 27, 2020

by Syeda Imran

KUALA LUMPUR – A key protective gear against Covid-19, disposable masks are in high demand everywhere.

However, these items are often carelessly disposed of, becoming not just an eyesore, but a potential health hazard.

The Vibes photographer SYEDA IMRAN captures images of masks discarded where they should not be. – The Vibes, October 27, 2020

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Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Shown is mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Shown is mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia
Mask being carelessly thrown during pandemic in Malaysia

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