In a statement today, the national unity ministry said the houses of worship are also required to sanitise their premises for 30 minutes before and after any religious activities or prayers.

The ruling is applicable until the end of the movement control order on Feb 18.

The ministry also provided operating hours for the premises to conduct activities and prayers, with churches, Buddhist and Taoist temples allowed to welcome worshippers from 6am to 2pm.

Hindu temples can conduct services in two sessions, from 6am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm, while the timing for gurdwaras is from 6am to 9am.

Worshippers are required to check in using the MySejahtera contact tracing app in areas which have internet access.

However, senior citizens and those who do not own a mobile phone are exempt from the ruling.