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AS we mark the first anniversary of the country’s Covid-19 lockdown, the government should take stock of certain missteps that have hindered and not helped the public.

AS we approach March 18, the one-year anniversary of Malaysia’s first Covid-19 lockdown, common sense is a commodity that seems in short supply in the country.

RECENT news that Indonesia has made Covid-19 vaccination for its citizens compulsory has given rise to speculation that Malaysia could follow suit.

An independent judiciary and a reform of other institutions can restore public confidence and improve Malaysia’s standing.

This flip-flopping does not end here. Predictably, none of the local councils in Selangor chose to open their parks, but a check in Petaling Jaya shows that people are using Taman Jaya, one of Petaling Jaya’s most popular parks, without hindrance.

New strategy needed to keep number of Covid-19 cases down.

Don’t let Covid-19 ruin your celebrations. Instead, this year is a perfect time to do more for the less fortunate.

HAVE you been out shopping recently? Have you bought food from your favourite hawker? If the answer to both these questions is yes, then you are playing your part in supporting SMEs and trying to help revive the economy.

THE phrase “It’s darkest before the dawn” will resonate with many Malaysians as the end of the year approaches.

The past eight months have brought many changes to our lives due to Covid-19 and for sure many of us can’t wait to get back to doing the simple things in life.

LET’S get one thing straight. Contracting Covid-19 isn’t a death sentence nor is it a crime.

While we might pride ourselves on being a democratic country, right now public health and safety should take precedence over democratic processes.