08.04.2020 | Day 22 #MCO #PKP

Day 22 #MCO #PKP (MCO Phase 2)

[√] MCO Phase 1: 18.03.2020 – 31.03.2020
      MCO Phase 2: 01.04.2020 – 14.04.2020

Day 22:
Malaysia have 4000+ positive cases as of today. Selangor, KL contribute abt 40% to that total!?

Regardless MCO is lifted or not come April 14th, happy to hear Selangor & other states have initiated their own online #Ramadan Bazaars!
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— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

Cancelling on-ground bazaars is a good move as it's too soon for everyone to be out there in large groups. Just not yet!

All our #SocialDistancing efforts thus far will go to waste. We must continuously be cautious & #StaySafe.

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— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

But wait!

Our Federal Territories Minister had announced there will be 3 concepts of the #RamadanBazaar in KL!
• Drive thru
• Pack & Pick
• E-hailing (or delivery)

Fancy words! Flaw in thoughts?

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— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

First 2 concepts are going against the #StayHome #DudukRumah efforts of our govt. All hard work of persuasion etc & now we encourage Msians to drive out? 🤦🏾‍♂️
What's wrong with online #RamadanBazaar?
Sometimes it's good to keep things simple than to over think it. #justsaying
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— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

While the world awaits for a (working and effective, and affordable) vaccine to be produce, China used it technology might and loads of data to fight the coronavirus. It is a contact tracing app and it guides movement of the peoplel in society and in the business environment. Pretty neat!

To fight the coronavirus China is undertaking its biggest experiment yet in rule by data: an app that automates quarantines. Alibaba software, using unexplained data, now decides whether millions can leave their home. It also shares data with the police. https://t.co/uCqHH4DIIZ

— Paul Mozur 孟建國 (@paulmozur) March 2, 2020

Read the NY Times article: In Coronavirus Fight, China Gives Citizens a Color Code, With Red Flags

A tougher stance. How Singaapore is continually being tough on punishments for breaking the law... Heavy penalties do deter. Will it work here in Malaysia, with the ever, too-complacent society?

STRICT!

"Under a new Bill passed in Parliament on Tues, first time offenders can be fined up to S$10,000 or imprisoned up to six months, or both. The penalty for second or subsequent offences is a fine of up to S$20,000 or imprisonment of up to twelve months, or both." #COVID19 https://t.co/Ux1UEzJkgQ

— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 7, 2020

With enough perseverance by the Chinese citizens, battling a tough yet unknown battle by staying indoors and practising safe distancing and wearing masks, these are finally paid off!

So happy to hear the lockdown has been lifted after 76 days. That's almost 11 weeks! The midnight city light show was a nice touch for the city to celebrate. Residents are allowed to leave their homes, with conditions, incl having a mobile tracker app.#COVID19 #Wuhan #technology https://t.co/0lp1LXC9Yi

— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

Celebration in the city. Congrats.
Continue to be safe. Still early days.#COVID19 #Wuhan #brightlightsbigcity https://t.co/trAxkUZ0hk

— Gary Koe (@garykoe) April 8, 2020

#COVID19malaysia #MCO #PKP