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Sabah issues new SOPs for non-Muslim places of worship
Published on: Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Published on: Tue, Apr 05, 2022
By: Sherell Jeffrey
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Sabah issues new SOPs for non-Muslim places of worship
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah on Tuesday announced new Standard Operating Procedures for non-Muslim places of worship, as well as the handling of funerals and last respects in non-Muslim houses of worship and funeral parlours during the transition to the endemic phase.

Only fully vaccinated congregants are allowed for religious activities or prayers, and space capacity of non-Muslim houses of worship is limited, with worship hours ranging from 6am to 10pm.

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A one-metre physical distance is required, while touching, shaking hands and hugging are not permitted.

Those who exhibit symptoms are also not permitted.

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Similarly, it is not permitted to share prayer equipment.
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