Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai computer science PhD student Asraful Syifaa Ahmad, 27, on a video call with her family in Kampung Behor Inai, Perlis to celebrate Aidilfitri with them from afar following her decision not to return to her hometown in order to focus on her studies, at Kolej Datin Seri Indon, UTM. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to curb the Covid-19 pandemic which left many ‘stranded’ in the city, Malaysians managed to stay connected to keep the festive cheer alive – thanks to the smartphone.
Young and old alike used video calls to make up for the traditional visits to relatives and friends back in their hometowns or nearby, which have been rendered impossible by the social restrictions in place.
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