No drama: Datuk Faridah Merican, 81, gets vaccinated and continues her theatre work


Datuk Faridah Merican is glad that she has taken her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. Photo: Joe Hasham

Theatre doyenne Datuk Faridah Merican, 81, received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination yesterday in Kuala Lumpur and she could not be happier.

The octogenarian, who was in high spirits when we caught up with her, is glad that she has done her part as a responsible citizen, despite a little apprehension.

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