The government is making mask-wearing an individual choice for most public spaces, effectively immediately. The mask mandate however remains for public transport, e-hailing vehicles, planes, and school buses; as well as in hospitals, clinics, and care homes. Was this the right move for Malaysia? Melisa Idris speaks to Assistant Professor Dr Farhan Rusli, Public Health Medicine Specialist at International Islamic University Malaysia & member of the Selangor Public Health Advisory Council.