Harry Potter and the Evil Price War: Latest Development

HERE’S THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT in the continuing saga of Harry Potter and the Evil Price War in Malaysia. The four Malaysian bookstore chains have released a joint statement on Monday, July 23, 2007:

“MPH, Times, Popular and Harris bookstores are happy to have reached an agreed solution with Penguin Books Malaysia and Singapore with regard to the sale of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and will resume sale of the said book at the recommended retail price of RM109.90 fixed by Penguin Books Malaysia and Singapore with immediate effect. As a gesture of goodwill to customers, all four bookstore chains have decided to accord customers with the following offer for the purchase of said title: (i) 20% discount for all customers with any other purchase; or (ii) 25% discount for members of loyalty cards. For loyal customers with pre-orders, please refer to the respective bookstores for more details.’’