The Mandatory Rules Of Masks In Malaysia Are Removed, Now You Can Release If The Room Is Not Many

One corner of the cafe in Kuala Lumpur (Photo by Harith irfan Wahaid on Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Malaysia has updated the rules for wearing masks in public spaces. Now masks are no longer an obligation but optional.

Quoted from Channel News Asia, Wednesday 7 September, Malaysia officially revoked the mandatory indoor mask. However, the government left it entirely to the room manager about whether or not it was mandatory.

"Face masks indoors will soon become optional," said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

However, he also added that masks are still mandatory for COVID-19 cases, and in public transportation and health facilities.

Health care facilities include hospitals, clinics and nursing homes while public transportation includes e-hailing, flights, taxis, and trains services.

Masks are also still highly recommended for busy indoor arrangements.

High-risk individuals, those who are sick or symptomatic, as well as individuals who interact with vulnerable groups are also encouraged to continue to wear masks.

Those who tested positive for COVID-19 - and were required to undergo a health check at the COVID-19 Assessment Center (CAC) - are still required to wear masks.

The Health Minister said that although wearing masks indoors is no longer mandatory, place owners can decide on the requirements for masks for their place, such as making them mandatory or optional.

Malaysia removed the use of outdoor masks starting in May this year, but continues to require it indoors and in public transportation.