Let ceramah speakers go maskless, Khairy urges EC


Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the Election Commission has been asked to further relax SOP for the Johor polls. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 6, 2022.

THE Health Ministry (MOH) has recommended to the Election Commission (EC) to give flexibility for those giving “ceramah” (political talks) in the campaign for the Johor elections not to have to wear a face mask when giving talks.

However, he said, the relaxation on the wearing of the mask would only be allowed with compliance to other standard operating procedures (SOP), including physical distancing.


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