Govt mulling over compulsory use of face masks in public areas, says PM (updated)


PETALING JAYA: The government is considering making it compulsory for people to use face masks in public places, with details to be announced soon once they are finalised, says the Prime Minister.

Showing clear concern that some have begun to throw caution to the wind, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the battle with Covid-19 is far from over and reminded Malaysians to follow safety measures such as using face masks, practising good hand hygiene and social distancing.

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