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.
In addition, the public are highly encouraged to wear face masks, given that it has been proven to reduce the spread of infection.
This article was first featured on The Edge Markets. Click on this link to get the full story.
