Selangor Journal
Sekolah Kebangsaan Raya Ara pupil Muhammad Amirul Hakim Aminuddin in Temerloh, Pahang, showing off his cloth face mask with pictures of famous Japanese cartoon character Doraemon, that was made by his parents, on his first day of school reopening on July 22, 2020, after long closure under the Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. — Picture by BERNAMA

Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises

SUNGAI BULOH, Sept 10 — The use of face masks on school premises, be it indoor or outdoor, is no longer mandatory, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.

Through a video clip on his official Facebook page, he said, however, the use of face masks was still encouraged in schools, especially in crowded places.

“In addition, students who travel by school bus are reminded to wear them at all times.

“Most importantly we must ensure the school environment is safe,” he said.

He added that more information regarding the use of face masks in schools will be included in a media statement to be issued today.

He said this following the announcement by the Ministry of Health on September 7, which stipulated that the wearing of face masks inside buildings is now up to individuals.

— Bernama

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