Syazwani Hj Rosli

The Mall Cineplex, one of the well-known cinemas in Brunei, recently implemented the ‘social distancing’ and ‘seat separation’ policy as part of their effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Manager of The Mall Cineplex Md Faiq Ikhwan bin Md Som said there will be a gap between alternate rows and seats to reduce seating capacity and to keep a safer distance between moviegoers.

They also required all ticket buyers to register for contact tracing. He explained that all their customers needed to register their name, IC number and mobile number. This also applies for those purchasing tickets online from its website.

The cinema said hand sanitisers will be located near the usher point and all movie goers will be subjected to temperature screenings by the staff.

Anyone with a slight fever or have a temperature above normal will not be allowed in.

“We also implement extra cleaning of theatres in between showing. All ticket counters and candy bar are also closed for cleaning every 15 minutes.

“We take hygiene very seriously, and have done so ever since we opened our doors 15 years ago. Cleanliness is our number one priority,” he said.

The Mall Cineplex Management advised cinemagoers to stay at home if they do not feel well or are showing symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath, or they will be asked to leave.

Md Faiq Ikhwan ensured that a Standard Operating Procedure and Checklist will always be prepared to ensure that all of the measures be inspected and implemented at all time. He hoped that such efforts will help contain the COVID-19 outbreak while still being able to provide entertainment for the locals.