Despite all the difficulties they go through during this time, these Malaysian youth believe that they can get through it because they're 'all in this together'. Photo: Filepic
This year was supposed to be special for student Alison Low, But, instead, the 16-year-old has been feeling a sense of loss since the movement control order (MCO) came into effect in March. The Form Five student feels as if she’s missing out on life.
“This is my last year in secondary school and it’s supposed to be a year to create final memories in school with my friends. But instead, I’m spending it at home.
GALLERY: Youth take on the new normal
Young people from different walks of life share similar hopes, fears and views on the new normal, and despite all the difficulties during this time, they believe that they can get through it because they're 'all in this together'. Photo: Filepic
Despite all the difficulties they go through during this time, these Malaysian youth believe that they can get through it because they're 'all in this together'. Photo: Filepic
Things will not be the same again and it might be difficult to re-adjust to returning to the outside world. Photo: Filepic
Going through the MCO and CMCO can be an opportunity to learn something new. Photo: Filepic
Going through studies at home without actual interaction with their teachers and classmates is not that easy. Photo: Filepic
Besides online studies, Hanif spends his time improving on his card skills during the MCO/CMCO. Photo: Mohd Hanif Mohd Jame
The new normal for Vigneswaran involves studying at home. Photo: Vigneswaran Krishna Murthy Thevar
Anila does yoga at home to keep fit. Photo: Cathryn Anila
Hanif steps up on his card skills and has uploaded many card trick videos on YouTube and Instagram. Photo: Mohd Hanif Mohd Jame
Vigneswaran studies online during the MCO/CMCO. Photo: Vigneswaran Krishna Murthy Thevar
Hanif improves on his card skills during his time at home. Photo: Mohd Hanif Mohd Jame
Zechery working out at home. Photo: Elmus Zechery
Anila (right) spends time helping out at home during the MCO/CMCO. Photo: Cathryn Anila
Anila (right) trying her hand at baking. Now is a good time to learn new skills. Photo: Cathryn Anila
Zechery with his little sister, playing the piano at home during the MCO/CMCO. Photo: Elmus Zechery
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