Putra Mosque closed to visitors in wake of outbreak

Precautions:China tourists wearing masks while visiting the Putra Mosque. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Putra Mosque has been closed to non-Muslim visitors until further notice afterthe outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

A spokesman for the mosque management said its premises would only be opened for prayers.

Non-Muslim visitors would be allowed outside the building to take photos, he said.

Meanwhile, KTM Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Kamarulzaman Zainal said it had complied with guidelines issued by the Health Ministry to stop the virus’ spread.

He said the move involved all staff working at the two main entry points in Johor Baru and Padang Besar in Perlis.

“Personnel at the station and inside each train operating at both entry points are ordered to comply with health and safety aspects.”

KTMB handles over 8,000 passengers at its Johor Baru Central entry point daily through its 31 shuttle Tebrau train services between Johor Baru and Woodlands, Singapore, ” he said in a statement.

He also said that over 300 passengers use the Padang Besar station daily to board trains under the supervision of the State Railway of Thailand.

Kamarulzaman said the security measures also involved all cargo train services personnel travelling between Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia.

Among the other measures to be taken include ensuring the mandatory use of face masks by KTMB staff, providing infection control and preventive measures information to passengers and offering assistance to the Health Ministry’s screening and quarantine unit. — Bernama