GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): Although cinemas have delayed their reopening following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s recent announcement, cinema operators have given an assurance that they are ready to welcome moviegoers back. On Sept 7, Ismail Sabri announced that cinemas would be allowed to operate at 50% capacity for fully vaccinated individuals effective Sept 9. He said before reopening, cinemas will be thoroughly disinfected to ensure that they are all ready to accommodate moviegoers. He added that any updates regarding the reopening of cinemas as well as the screening of movies would be announced via social media. He hoped that the reopening of cinemas would offer Malaysians a safe environment to reduce stress and anxiety levels amid the Covid-19 pandemic at an affordable price.
