Confused Here S Where And When To Wear Face Masks

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CORONAVIRUS | The National Security Council (NSC) today released a full list of places and occasions where members of the public have to wear face masks
The list was released after netizens complained about the ambiguity surrounding the enforcement of the face mask rule which came into force on Aug 1
Taking to Twitter today, the NSC announced a total of 14 venues and occasions where the face mask ruling will be enforced
This included public and crowded areas, as well as indoor areas people gather according to NSC's infographic poster
It is also compulsory for members of the public to wear a face mask when they go to places of worship, hospitals, clinics and retail outlets
According to the NSC infographic, Face masks are also required when getting a haircut and visits to a spa or a beauty salon
For those visiting premises, public areas or venues related to sports or recreational activities, a face mask must be worn if they are not participating in any sports activities
Finally, face masks are also compulsory at social events such as weddings
Previously, the government only announced that face masks must be worn in crowded public places such as markets, tourist destinations and cinemas
People who take public transportation such as buses, trains, LRT, taxi and e-hailing vehicles are required to wear face masks
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob had previously said the wearing of face masks in wide spaces is not compulsory but encouraged
On Aug 2, a family in a car was slapped with fines for not wearing face masks
Ismail Sabri later said the police would revoke fines issued to those found not wearing face masks in private vehicles
There was also an incident where people having a picnic on a beach were fined which became a topic of debate among netizens
Here are the places and occasions the public needs to put on face masks:1. Mosque and surau2. Non-Muslim place of worship3. Social events4. Public transport5. Zoo6. School bus/van7. Sports and Recreation (compulsory when you are not involving sports activity at a premises/venue/public place)8. Health premises (hospitals and clinics)9. Markets and Pasar Tani10. Cinema and live events11. Retail premises (included shop, laundry, restaurant, shopping centre, supermarket, workshop and petrol station)12. Barbershops and beauty salons13. Spas, beauty centres and reflexology centres14. Family entertainment outlets- Mkini

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