Being far from family and friends during the MCO doesn't have to be a time of isolation or loneliness for singles or those who are staying alone.
The MCO doesn’t have to be a time of isolation or loneliness for singles or those who are staying alone, but only if they decide to make the most of their time and connect virtually with others Photo: FilepicSince the start of the movement control order , Adam, 24, has been “home alone” in Kuala Lumpur.
“The last thing I wanted was to unintentionally bring the virus back to my family in my hometown, ” he says. “Thankfully, there is Whatsapp and all my chatgroups so I can keep in touch with my friends. Or else I would go crazy!” he laughs good-humoredly.For meals, Adam has been ordering delivery, getting take-away food, or preparing simple meals at home.
Dickson’s weekday routine is similar to before the MCO, but with a few differences since he hasn't been able to go out. In the evenings, Dickson exercises following a video instead of his daily run at KLCC Park. He then prepares and eats his own dinner and watches Netflix before turning in for the night.Dickson says that now is a good time to re-connect with his school friends all over the world, as well as friends and family back home, as some of them aren’t working during this time and freer to chat.
“Video conferencing works well for organised meetings but casual chats are tough as everyone ends up talking over one another if the group is big!” he says. “But it does help to tie one over until the situation is better so I'm glad that some leeway has been given in the latest conditional MCO. I can finally go jogging outdoors and get some much needed Vitamin D! ” he adds.
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