To many, raising a white flag is a sign of defeat. But for Malaysians in lockdown it s about unity
As many Malaysians struggle to make ends meet during a total lockdown of their country, a social movement is helping to connect those who are desperate for help. 14 July 2021
Tasha is one of many Malaysians facing the biggest challenges of their lives.
Her husband lost his job because of COVID-19 and she has just given birth to her third child.
With no income, the couple are doing their best to buy nappies and to feed themselves.
Sixteen members of her wider family have been infected with coronavirus, and two have died.
“IT was the worst of times. it was the age of foolishness, it was the. epoch of incredulity,. it was the season of Darkness,. it was the winter of despair.”
Years from now, this rephrased opening of Charles Dickens’ celebrated novel, A Tale of Two Cities, might be apt in describing what Malaysia is undergoing today.
It sure looks like the nastiest of times. We are facing an economic crisis and people are anguished by adversity and hunger brought about by how we are handling the Covid-19 pandemic.
The situation has turned a lot more dire since the country came under the third full movement control order in June. Unlike a year ago, it is not just people in the lowest income group of B40 who are suffering but also those in the M40 middle income group. The hardship is being felt throughout the country, as many private sector employees have lost their jobs with the closure of companies and businesses.
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