According to Muhyiddin, the government has banned all gatherings, including international meetings, sporting events, social, and religious assemblies until 30 April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



However, it appears that the directive doesn't apply to Friday prayers as they have not been suspended.



The Star reported that the Prime Minister said that prayers at mosques should follow the guidelines issued by Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri.



"I hope that the Islamic religious authorities in all the states will also release similar guidelines in accordance with advisories from the Health Ministry," Muhyiddin said in the special televised address to the nation on Friday night, 13 March, as reported by New Straits Times.



"The religious events of other religions that are at a mass scale must also take into account advice and instructions from the Health Ministry from time to time," the Prime Minister added.