MCO: Keep a positive mindset, advises senior citizen

Daisy encourages Malaysians to stay positive and keep their faith strong during the pandemic. Photo: Daisy Rita Savarimuthu

With the number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia on the rise, Kuala Lumpur-based senior citizen Daisy Rita Savarimuthu, 62, welcomes the government's efforts to implement a movement control order (MCO) on Jan 13.

"The government needs to implement stricter measures to flatten the curve. There has been a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in our country and that's worrying.

"The first phase of MCO last March was effective and we hope the newest MCO can help to lessen the number of cases," said the former officer at Malaysia Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor and Sabah would be placed under a two-week MCO until Jan 26.

Before the announcement, Daisy and her husband, pensioner William Tarchius Victor, 63, made a quick stop at a supermarket around their neighbourhood to pick up some essential goods.

"We had a feeling that there could be a larger crowd at the supermarket after the announcement. To avoid that, we bought a sufficient amount of dry food items, milk and frozen meat. If we do require any additional items, our son will help us purchase them online," said the grandmother of two.

While the MCO period can be difficult for many people, Daisy encourages them to look on the bright side.

"We need to think positive and keep our faith strong. It is a difficult time for everyone but if we work together, we can reduce the cases and work towards positive change for the country."