More Than 250 People Allowed For Indoor Concerts Stage Plays

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Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri says Istana Budaya will only allow seating for 505 people despite it having 1,413 seats.KUALA LUMPUR: The hosting of indoor concerts and stage plays are now allowed to seat more than 250 people, depending on the capacity of the event halls, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri
Nevertheless, organisers would need to ensure social distancing among members of the audience as well as complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19 outbreak
Citing Panggung Sari as an example, Nancy said Istana Budaya would only allow seating for 505 people despite it having 1,413 seats
The minister said this after attending the New Normal Concert at Istana Budaya here today
Nancy ShukriOn July 10, Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that starting July 15, the maximum number of participants or attendees for religious, social and official events would be subject to the event space capacity while maintaining safe distancing
The New Normal Concert today and tomorrow is organised to provide a clearer picture of the implementation of the guidelines issued by the health ministry and protocols set by the National Security Council (MKN) for hosting of events during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period
Among the SOPs implemented by Istana Budaya are not allowing those aged below 12 and above 60 into the hall, having the disinfection process done before and after the event and limiting showtimes to one-and-a-half hours
On the SOPs for outdoor or stadium concerts, Nancy said the matter had been discussed with MKN and would be announced later, subject to approval. - FMT

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