Mask-wearing in Malaysia: When it's optional and when it's not, effective 7 Sep 2022

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While it is still required on public transport, it is now optional in venues such as houses of worship, but highly encouraged. 

On 7 September 2022 (Wednesday), mask-wearing became optional in most indoor places in Malaysia.

In line with that, the Ministry of Health (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, or KKM) has shared a quick, handy guide on when/where masks are still required, and when/where they are not:

Required:

• If you are COVID-positive. KKM reminds COVID-positive individuals to visit a COVID-19 assessment centre for assessment if needed. Otherwise, the individual must continue to undergo quarantine as stipulated in the health protocols.
• While travelling on public transport: services such as buses, trains, taxis including e-hailing services, airplanes and buses, employee vans, and school vans.
• While visiting health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hemodialysis centres, and the equivalent.

Not required, but highly encouraged:

• While at crowded venues, including houses of worship.
• If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold.
• If you are a high-risk individual.
• If you are with a high-risk individual.

Do note, however, that according to KKM, premise owners can determine whether visitors are required to wear a face mask at their venues.

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Infographic / KKM's Facebook

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