M’sians feel Covid-19 SOP will remain post MCO

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PETALING JAYA: Most Malaysians feel that wearing face masks in public and avoiding mass and crowded gatherings would remain the norm even after the movement control order (MCO) is lifted, a survey revealed.

A poll by international agency YouGov Omnibus found that 77% of the 1,068 people surveyed felt that wearing face masks in public and crowded places would be among the practices to remain after the MCO is over.The MCO, which was first imposed on March 18, has been extended several times – the most recent one until June 9 with more relaxed conditions.

About 58% of Malaysians believed that more facilities to work at home or even online learning would remain, while over half foresaw fewer open-air markets such as wet and night markets and festive bazaars. Another 83% hoped that there would be an improvement in hygiene at eateries and commercial building complexes while 81% would like to have social distancing and queuing in place to ensure there would be no overcrowding.

About 74% said they would even cut down on non-essential travel while 54% said they would go online for shopping, working and learning.

 

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