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Using face masks indoors in Malaysia now optional, says Malaysian health minister Khairy

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Using face masks indoors in Malaysia now optional, says Malaysian health minister Khairy
With this relaxation, Khairy noted that the people have to take on greater individual responsibility to protect not only themselves, but the entire community. Photo: Zahid Izzani Mohd Said/The Edge Markets
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The use of face masks indoors is now optional in Malaysia, four months after it was made mandatory.

In a statement on Wednesday (Sept 7), Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this is based on the assessment of the current situation of Covid-19, as well as after taking into account the current needs.

However, premise owners can determine whether visitors must wear a face mask or can choose to wear a face mask.

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