The past eight months have brought many changes to our lives due to Covid-19 and for sure many of us can’t wait to get back to doing the simple things in life.

LET’S get one thing straight. Contracting Covid-19 isn’t a death sentence nor is it a crime.

While we might pride ourselves on being a democratic country, right now public health and safety should take precedence over democratic processes.

THE Mayor of Kuala Lumpur is not only one of the most high-profile positions in the country, but it is also one of the most political.

THE recent heavy traffic along the North-South Highway as well as long lines at the toll plazas were an indication that Malaysians are travelling – not overseas, but locally.

THERE are two key dates at the end of August and September that are crucial in the country’s push to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.The first is the expiry of the recovery movement control order (MCO) on Aug 31 and the second is the expiry of the loan moratorium on Sept 30.

WHEN the movement control order (MCO) was first implemented on March 18, the media was one of the few sectors considered essential services and allowed to operate.

THE last thing we want is a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic to hit the country. We just cannot afford another lockdown.

Protecting the environment with the efficient disposal of face masks is going to be a major headache for countries around the world.

AT the end of March, the Department of Statistics conducted an online survey to gauge the impact of the movement control order (MCO).

If the numbers indicate that we have won the battle against Covid-19, then hopefully, the government will consider lifting the MCO earlier.

IT was the open secret that everyone was aware of, yet did not do anything about.