Seafarers are frontliners too


Photo: Bernama

DURING these trying times under the movement control order (MCO) imposed to combat the Covid-19 threat, healthcare workers and those ensuring adherence to the MCO have been recognised as “frontliners” for the yeomen deeds they perform.

Most Malaysians accept this, and many do what they can to help facilitate the availability of personal protective equipment and meals that the frontliners need.

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