KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 ― Cinema chain operator, MBO Cinemas is returning under new management after shuttering all its branches in Malaysia last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MBO’s surprise return announcement was made through a couple of posts on Facebook which stated that the cinema chain.
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The Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) announced today, 14 December, that cinemas will resume operations at selected locations from 16 December onwards
Malaysian cinemas took a hit with a lack of movie releases this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In October, MAFE decided to temporarily suspend operations at all cinemas across Malaysia.
The decision to reopen is in time with the release of the much-awaited 2020 blockbuster,
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MAFE said in a statement, Cinemas are a key social, communal, and cultural epicentre of Malaysian lifestyle. They play an important role in offering entertainment and escapism to millions of Malaysians.
They also added that It is the collective responsibility of everybody to follow the necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety measures to ensure they remain a safe destination for everyone.