The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released its monthly report on special licences issued in June this year. 
The report said 475 licences were issued for discounted prices, including 176 for discounts and 299 for festivals, according to a press statement issued by the MoCI Monday.
The report indicated that a total of 299 licences for offers were issued in June, including promotional offers, special offers, prize draws and Swipe and Win. 
Forty-nine promotional offer licences were granted for companies selling goods in malls and retail shops, while 234 licences were granted for special offers, including new prices; buy one, get one for free; and buy one, get the second one for half the price, the statement explained. 
Fifteen licences for prize draws were also awarded in June, while one licence for Swipe and Win was issued.
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