'Stay positive but stay safe': Mother of three on facing the second conditional MCO


Jumaroh tries not to worry too much but makes sure she takes the necessary precautions to remain safe. Photos: The Star/Ming Teoh

Jumaroh bt Rokasim, 50, a shop assistant at a kedai runcit (sundry store) in Petaling Jaya, believes that while it’s natural to be afraid, Malaysians mustn’t let the fear of the pandemic paralyse them.

Life goes on despite the pandemic and conditional movement control order (MCO) for the determined mother of three.

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