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Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1
Effective May 1, the wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and open areas will no longer be compulsory, but optional, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced today.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Penang police probing viral video of Aidiladha prayers Penang police probing viral video of Aidiladha prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626788770_wargaasinglanggar.jpg)
Penang police probing viral video of Aidiladha prayers
Police have launched an investigation into a viral video showing hundreds of individuals believed foreigners who allegedly violated SOPs by performing Aidiladha prayers in open areas.
Tue Jul 20 2021
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Perlis allows Aidiladha prayers in open area
Similar to the Aidilfitri celebration, Perlis has allowed the Aidiladha prayers on July 20 to be performed in open areas.
Sun Jul 11 2021
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MCO: Jogging, cycling, exercise allowed from tomorrow
Sports and recreational activities in open areas without physical contact that comply with physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres are allowed from May 8.
Fri May 07 2021
![CMCO: Barber shops still not allowed to operate even in the open CMCO: Barber shops still not allowed to operate even in the open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586776254_guntingrambut.jpg)
CMCO: Barber shops still not allowed to operate even in the open
The Ministry of Health (MOH) still does not allow barber shops to operate under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) even though in open areas.
Thu May 07 2020
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Rain in Cameron Highlands until Thursday - MetMalaysia
The Meteorological Department urge the public against going to open areas and to reduce activities in open areas in the evening to avoid untoward incidents.
Sat Nov 08 2014