Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 04:59 PM MYT
As the reimposition of the conditional movement control order for Sabah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, begins from October 14 until 27, people living in these areas are understandably worried about the effect of this move on their lives. Malaysia, particularly the economy and the livelihoods of many households, is still struggling to recover from the effects of the strict restrictions imposed in mid-March until June 9. Twenty per cent of SMEs are estimated to close by year’s end, and thousands of jobs have already been lost.
Wide scale lockdowns and movement control orders are blunt instruments and stop gap measures, at best. They are not solutions. We know a lot more about the outbreak today compared to back in March, allowing for us to take on a more nuanced approach towards disease control. A casual visit to a mall in spacious, well ventilated surroundings presents very little risk unless you had direct contact with the individual who is positive.
Even with the assurance that business will be allowed to continue, this new CMCO threatens to increase unemployment, decrease revenue, and reduce the ability of households to be resilient and self-sufficient. Many will need welfare assistance. Think about the state of their mental well-being.
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