Waiting For Mco To Be Lifted

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PETALING JAYA: They’re on the wish list of many Malaysians these days
Getting a haircut. Going for a movie. Visiting family and friends
Their hope is running high as June 9 beckons
That’s the date when the conditional movement control order (MCO) is scheduled to end. Touch wood
Sales executive Kang Chin Hooi said he was eager to hit the rock climbing gym
“It was my regular practice and recreation place with my friends before the MCO started, ” said Kang, 29, adding that he used to go there three times a week
Brian Hoh, 40, said the first thing he would do was to go to a hair salon to get a haircut
The account manager also said that he dreamed of going on a vacation as he loved to travel
Freelancer Khaw Aik Hong, 45, shared the same sentiment of wanting to get a haircut
As for financial consultant C.Y. Fong, 60, she could not wait to go to the cinemas to watch a good movie
“Small screens are just not for me. I’m looking forward to watching a good film, ” she said
Nick Honegar Mokulou, an education officer, said he would bring his children to visit interesting places as that was what the youngsters wanted
“I am going to follow what my children want to do since that was what they have requested after being stressed out by just staying at home, ” the 33-year-old said
Senior executive Kristina Azmi, 42, hoped that schools would reopen
“I pray to God that the government will reopen schools. It has been so difficult to handle e-learning for the children, ” she said
Josie Paul, a media executive, said she couldn’t wait to go back to church to celebrate and give thanks
“Because of God’s protection, I am still alive. So I just want to give thanks, ” the 43-year-old said
For other Malaysians, the lifting of the MCO would be a time to reconnect with their families
Reylene Dietar, 37, is looking forward to seeing her mother and her relatives back in her hometown in Singai, Bau
Chief operating officer Franklin Simon, 33, who is from Sarawak, said he couldn’t wait to visit other cities such as Kuala Lumpur to meet family and friends
“No technology can beat the best of face-to-face interactions. I also want to get Marks and Spencer cookies, Texas Chicken and Charlie’s chicken chop, all of which are not available in Sarawak, ” he said. - Star

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