Selangor Journal
People adhering to the SOP to curb the spread of Covid-19 by wearing face masks in public places in Kuala Lumpur, on August 5, 2020. — Picture by BERNAMA

Public places where wearing face masks is compulsory

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Public places where the use of face masks is compulsory are as follow:

1. mosque, surau and houses of worship
2. social events
3. public transport including school bus and van
4. hospitals and clinics
5. market and farmers’ markets
6. cinemas
7. retail premises (shopping malls, supermarket, sundry shops, petrol stations)
8. restaurants
9. workshops
10. barbershops and beauty salons
11. family entertainment outlets
12. any crowded public areas

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Deputy Director (Investigation/Legal), Deputy Commissioner of Police Mior Faridalathrash Wahid told this Bernama to answer the public’s confusion on the matter.

The use of face masks in public transport and crowded public places has been made compulsory by the government from August 1 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.

“Anyone who violates the rules under the Act will be issued a compound of up to RM1,000,” he added.

— Bernama

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