The wearing of face masks on public transport is not compulsory for now, but it is encouraged following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the country, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
“Any policies or rules regarding the use of face masks can only be established by the Health Ministry. The Transport Ministry will not set its own policy (regarding the matter).
“So far, it is not compulsory (to wear face masks while on public transport); we only encourage it. So it is up to the public,” he told reporters after officiating at the China (ChongQing)-Malaysia New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor Regional Cooperation and Exchange Conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
Yesterday, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the government does not intend to reinstate restrictions such as the movement control order (MCO) at present, despite the spike in Covid-19 cases.
The situation was still under control, and healthcare facilities were not burdened, as a result of the strengthening of the Covid-19 management plan, which outlines five main strategies, he added.
A total of 20,696 Covid-19 cases were reported during the 50th Epidemiology Week (ME) from Dec 10 to 16, which is an increase of 62.2 percent compared with 12,757 cases in ME-49.
- Bernama
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