Tough call: Although people are understandably tired of being cooped up indoors, picnics and swimming in the river are hardly ‘essential’ when the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging.
THIS is a tough call. It’s understandable that we crave going out since most of us have been cooped up at home for so long, and especially now that many of us are fully vaccinated.
But it’s difficult to reason how many of my friends have dined in coffee-shops and restaurants. As a Penangite foodie, I can vouch that there’s a massive difference between eating your nasi kandar or char koay teow at coffee shops and having it packed and delivered.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
