IPOH — The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) is limiting the entry of worshippers in mosques and suraus in Pengkalan Hulu effective today.
This move is understood to be made following the increase in Covid-19 cases in the district.
Its director, Datuk Mohd Yusop Husin, in a statement, said the congregation for obligatory prayers is limited to 13 people, including the Imam, Bilal, Siak and mosque/surau committee members, aged not more than 60 years.
They are also expected to observe social distancing of one-metre apart.
He said a similar condition is also set for Friday prayers.
As for suraus, which had been given temporary permission to conduct Friday prayers, namely Surau Pasukan Gerakan Am Batalion 18, Surau Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Pengkalan Hulu and Surau Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Saban, he said, would not be allowed to hold Friday prayer until further notice.
Mohd Yusop said all activities, including religious lectures and classes in suraus and mosques will be postponed until further notice.
“Everyone, especially the committee members is urged to adhere to the prescribed standard operating procedures to curb Covid-19 transmission,” he added.
Yesterday, a new Covid-19 cluster was identified in Perak namely Bah Pengkalan Cluster involving Hulu Perak district with six positive cases. — Bernama, October 16, 2020
