PUTRAJAYA: Wedding ceremonies at Christian and Hindu places of worship will be allowed from Saturday (Oct 9) as part of further relaxations to the standard operating procedures (SOP) under the National Recovery Plan (NRP), says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
The Senior Minister said the relaxations to the SOPs were decided on at a meeting of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Pandemic Management Wednesday (Oct 6).
“The 'Thaali-tying' ceremony at Hindu temples and church weddings for Christians will now be allowed during the NRP.
“The National Unity Ministry will inform Hindu and Christian religious associations of the SOPs that need to be complied with,” said Hishammuddin.
Other relaxations announced include allowing wholesale markets to operate in Phase 2 and Phase 3 areas subject to strict conditions set by the local authorities.
This includes making it compulsory for workers to be fully vaccinated.
The meeting also allowed public auction activities under the pawnshop sector registered with the Housing and Local Government Ministry to operate conditionally.
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