![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
![PM urges companies to give interns reasonable allowance PM urges companies to give interns reasonable allowance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686029978_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM urges companies to give interns reasonable allowance
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt would not set any fixed rates of payment because industrial training was not compulsory.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633864959_PMismailsabri.jpg)
Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri
The COVID-19 self-screening test is not compulsory for interstate travel which comes into effect tomorrow, nonetheless it is encouraged for the safety of family members.
Sun Oct 10 2021
![Not compulsory for Presma members to open premises for dine-ins - President Not compulsory for Presma members to open premises for dine-ins - President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629441640_Restoranmamak.jpg)
Not compulsory for Presma members to open premises for dine-ins - President
Presma said today it is not compulsory for its members to open their business premises for dine-ins even though the government has allowed the activity for fully vaccinated individuals.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Malaysians encouraged to wear double masks, face shields in crowded areas Malaysians encouraged to wear double masks, face shields in crowded areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621684552_Noorhishamsidang.jpg)
Malaysians encouraged to wear double masks, face shields in crowded areas
Malaysians are encouraged to wear double face masks and a face shield in crowded and high-risk public areas, such as hospitals.
Sat May 22 2021
![COVID-19: No summonses issued for not wearing gloves - Police COVID-19: No summonses issued for not wearing gloves - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602055077_AcrylSani.jpg)
COVID-19: No summonses issued for not wearing gloves - Police
Acryl Sani said the wearing of gloves was not compulsory but encouraged to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Jan 21 2021
![COVID-19: Returnees from Sabah who test negative, show no symptoms need not be quarantined - Health D-G COVID-19: Returnees from Sabah who test negative, show no symptoms need not be quarantined - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600506330_NOORHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID-19: Returnees from Sabah who test negative, show no symptoms need not be quarantined - Health D-G
It is not compulsory for those returning from Sabah to undergo the 14-day quarantine if they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592564810_MenteriKananKlust.jpg)
Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri
Business owners have to check the body temperature of patrons but are not required to record the readings, instead only record the names and phone number in a book for non-MySejahtera users.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory? Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596525984_Jerebu.jpg)
Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?
The use of a face mask is not compulsory in private vehicles or during physical activities.
Tue Aug 04 2020
![Wearing of face masks compulsory only in crowded public places - Ismail Sabri Wearing of face masks compulsory only in crowded public places - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596442718_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Wearing of face masks compulsory only in crowded public places - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabti said he wearing of face masks is also not compulsory in private vehicles and when doing physical activities.
Mon Aug 03 2020
![Wearing of face mask not compulsory for school students Wearing of face mask not compulsory for school students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594984777_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Wearing of face mask not compulsory for school students
The wearing of face mask Is not compulsory for students in school, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Fri Jul 17 2020
![CMCO: Mouth and nose masks not compulsory but highly encouraged - Dr Noor Hisham CMCO: Mouth and nose masks not compulsory but highly encouraged - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71588071849_Drnoorhisham.jpg)
CMCO: Mouth and nose masks not compulsory but highly encouraged - Dr Noor Hisham
The use of mouth and nose masks is not compulsory at this time but is highly recommended to prevent COVID-19 infection.
Mon May 04 2020
![Islamic Civilisation should be elective, not compulsory - MCA, DAP Islamic Civilisation should be elective, not compulsory - MCA, DAP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/41373705038_295x200.jpg)
Islamic Civilisation should be elective, not compulsory - MCA, DAP
Tamadun Islam (Islamic Civilisation) should be made as an elective subject instead of a compulsory subject according to two leaders from MCA and DAP.
Sat Jul 13 2013