We just passed the halfway mark of the 14-day Movement Control Order which was imposed on March 18. Here are some points on how things have progressed.
Author: Purwaiz Alam
Purwaiz Alam is a journalist with over 35 years of experience, mostly doing editing. He has worked with most of the English medium newspapers in Malaysia and a couple of news portals.
Don’t hoard, others are going hungry
We should stop over-buying basic foodstuff during this Movement Control Order period. Think of the needy ones.
MCO boredom? Perk up and enjoy Unrestricted Stage
Make it an entertaining Sunday by watching a day-long live concert in the comfort of your home. Unrestricted Stage, the brainchild of Barry M. Westerhout, will feature at least 26 local acts starting 10am.
Dear Government, it’s time to kick butt!
Stern action must be taken against those who continue to defy the Movement Control Order as Malaysians’ lives are at stake.
Don’t take things for granted during Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic should not be taken lightly. Even if the coronavirus does not infect us, there are circumstances beyond our control that may affect us, especially if we remain nonchalant.
Fight corruption, don’t give ‘duit kopi’
We post stuff on social media about corruption among our politicians and government officers but what do we do besides that to have a positive impact in fighting the menace?
Help others because that’s the right thing to do
A heartwarming incident during an LRT ride yesterday showed there should be no second thoughts when helping others as that’s what good humans are supposed to do.
No resolution is better than unfulfilled resolution
Having happiness and love are more achievable than many of our resolutions.
When smoke (or sand) gets in your eyes …
We smokers have our rights but it’s no more valid when we infringe on the liberties of others. It’s our right to smoke but it’s not our right to cause discomfort to others.
Doing the noble thing the right way
There are many with a heart of gold out there. Everyone wants to do their part to help but there must be practicality in whatever we do.
It might be too late when we actually unite
We always seem to be fighting one another for some reason or other. And it might be too late when we decide to finally come together.
Grow up, Malaysia
All it takes for hell to break loose is a single spark, evident following riots at a Hindu temple in USJ 25. Politicians are to mostly blame for inciting hatred and provoking the people using what is their biggest weapon – race and religion.
It’s a corrupt world after all
Coffee money for cops, local council officers and to ‘kautim’ driving licence … the list goes on. Fighting corruption and dishonesty starts with us.