KANGAR: The Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) has announced that the use of face masks in mosques and surau in the state is no longer mandatory, effective immediately. This directive has received the consent of the Regent of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.
According to Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, this decision is in line with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest announcement regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. The WHO has stated that the pandemic has the potential to subside this year to a point where it spreads similarly to the flu (influenza). This directive is also in line with the relaxation of standard operating procedures for wearing face masks that took effect on July 5, 2023, as announced by the Health Ministry.
However, the use of face masks is still encouraged for individuals with respiratory symptoms and those who are considered high-risk.
Additionally, Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid have expressed their appreciation to the people of Perlis for their cooperation with MAIPs and its agencies in helping to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
– Bernama
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