Some Malaysians stick to safety of wearing face masks despite Covid-19 rules change

The use of face masks is no longer mandatory outside buildings and in open spaces as of May 1. PHOTO: REUTERS
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KUALA LUMPUR - Almost two weeks since the government lifted nearly all Covid-19 preventive measures, cafe owner Evelynn Chang, 33, still opts to wear a face mask at public settings.

She said witnessing some of her closest friends suffering from the coronavirus has led her to continuously be on guard.

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