This Viral WhatsApp Message Warning Malaysians To Wear Face Masks In Cars Is Fake

The message, titled 'SOP for Travelling' alleged that people from different households are required to wear a mask when travelling in the same car.

It also urged passengers to adhere to social distancing while in a private vehicle, saying that smaller cars akin to Perodua's Axia will only be allowed to carry half its capacity. 

On top of that, the message even directed Malaysians to a Movement Control Order (MCO) hotline number.

"The National Security Council denies issuing the circular 'SOP for Travelling 1 Aug' along with the MCO Query Phone +603-88882010 claiming to ease the flow of information to the public concerning face mask SOPs when in a private vehicle or public transport."

Last month, the Ministry of Health (MOH) clarified the proper way to wear a face mask. 

"Face masks should not be worn hanging around an individual's neck, chin, and it should not only cover part of a person's nose and mouth," they wrote on their official Twitter account. 

The MOH also explained that face masks should be kept in a paper bag or resealable plastic container when eating or drinking.

If you are unsure of the SOPs for the Recovery Movement Order, you can follow the NSC on their official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Telegram for credible information.

Otherwise, you can also check the veracity of messages via the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Sebenarnya.my.