![COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702981917_TBjemaahmasjid.jpg)
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![COVID-19: Wear face masks, avoid 3Cs - MOH COVID-19: Wear face masks, avoid 3Cs - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678351126_TBFACEMASK.jpg)
COVID-19: Wear face masks, avoid 3Cs - MOH
Individuals who test positive and have symptoms are advised to self-quarantine for five days, said Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5 Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687250894_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5
Under the revised SOP only COVID-19 positive individuals and those handling them are required to wear face masks in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685934526_TBsmile.jpg)
Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off
Kawano's services as a smile instructor are seeing a surge in demand in Japan, where mask-wearing was near universal during the pandemic.
Mon Jun 05 2023
![MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680355121_MenteriKesihatanD.jpg)
MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![Ruling on wearing of face masks during Aidilfitri to be announced - Mohd Na'im Ruling on wearing of face masks during Aidilfitri to be announced - Mohd Na'im](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681468110_TBNAIM.jpg)
Ruling on wearing of face masks during Aidilfitri to be announced - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said he would discuss with Jakim and the FT Mufti regarding the wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri prayer.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681169986_ChiangMaicity.jpg)
Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public
Thailand's health ministry urged the public to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks that can filter particles.
Tue Apr 11 2023
![Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1 Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677558342_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
In high risk places such as hospitals, administrators can decide whether to require staff and visitors to wear masks, John Lee said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474089525_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![N.Sembilan may make wearing face masks compulsory again - MB N.Sembilan may make wearing face masks compulsory again - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648560566_TBFaceMask.jpg)
N.Sembilan may make wearing face masks compulsory again - MB
The Negeri Sembilan government is considering making the wearing of face masks compulsory again, especially indoors, should there be a drastic increase in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![No special lane for COVID-19 positive voters - Khairy No special lane for COVID-19 positive voters - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668609949_PMKhairy.jpg)
No special lane for COVID-19 positive voters - Khairy
No special lane will be allocated for COVID-19 positive individuals to vote in the GE15 but they must wear face masks, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667813091_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said voters who tested positive for COVID-19 are also not allowed to ride in public vehicles, including e-hailing.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648792775_TBFaceMask.jpg)
Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable
Despite the lower fatality rate, most public health experts remain concerned over a future with no masks.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660139492_TBNOORAZMITIMKESIHAT.jpg)
No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the use of face masks indoors was now also optional.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises - Radzi Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662799989_TBSTUDENSCHOOLMASK.jpg)
Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises - Radzi
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.
Sat Sep 10 2022