Carian mengenai topik physical-distancing

Muslims in the country have been reminded always to adhere to the SOPs for COVID-19 prevention when performing congregational prayers without physical distancing at mosques and surau.

The Sultan of Selangor has given his consent for the congregational prayers without physical distancing to be performed in mosques and surau statewide effective April 1.

The government has extended the recovery movement control order (RMCO) until Mar 31, 2021, after the previous order lapsed at the end of 2020.

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said certain activities are still not allowed in recovery MCO areas, including those at pubs and nightclubs - except those operating as restaurants. Activities that involve large crowds where physical distancing is difficult are also barred.

Ismail said extending the recovery MCO was necessary due to the rise in Covid-19 cases - which he said was in part due to mass-screening of migrant workers, as well as community infections in the Klang Valley and other states.

Attendance to mosques and surau is allowed without the age limit for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination.

Congregational prayer in mosques and surau without physical distancing during the 'Transition to Endemic' phase which begins April 1, is yet to be discussed in most states.

The announcement to end physical distancing during congregational prayers, as well as mass prayers in non-Muslim houses of worship, has received good response from all quarters.

Congregational prayers in all mosques and surau, as well as mass prayers in all non-Muslim houses of worship, can now be performed without having to observe physical distancing.

People still need to be flexible and put on masks and practice physical distancing again if COVID-19 case levels get high in their area.

Khairy said the relaxation on the wearing of the mask would only be allowed with compliance to other SOP, including on physical distancing.

The decision to enforce physical distancing during congregational prayers was not done on purpose but was taken after taking into account the views of the state religious authorities.

Voters are all required to get their body temperature checked, scan the MySejahtera QR Code, sanitise their hands and observe physical distancing during the process.

Mohd Ajib said apart from that, children aged over 12 and foreigners who were fully vaccinated would also be allowed to join.

The operation of these kindergartens is subject to classroom capacity with the required physical distancing, MOE said in a statement.

Mohamad said people should avoid forming crowds at the focal spots and ensure physical distancing.

The alleged violations include not observing physical distancing and failing to wear face masks.