Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin today announced that the outdoor masking mandate in schools and educational institutions will be lifted effective from May 1. <br /><br />Radzi, however, said the masks are still required indoors with the exception of certain circumstances, including teaching in class, during sports and other school activities.<br /><br />“The relaxation is also granted to children aged five and below, individuals with special needs, as well as individuals (who stay) alone indoors,” he told a special press conference today in Putrajaya. <br /><br />“Individuals are encouraged to put on their masks if they are in an area open inside the school premises or outside of a building. They are encouraged to wear masks when performing group activities,” he said.
