Aidiladha in the age of Covid-19 unlike any before for Malaysia’s migrant workers
Friday, 31 Jul 2020 06:00 AM MYTThis year, many migrant workers will not be able to celebrate Hari Raya Korban in the way that they usually do due to the economic downturn. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
She also used to rent a room in her house in Kepong to another Indonesian couple, but after witnessing incidents of domestic violence, she was forced to ask them to leave as she feared for her own family’s safety — especially without a husband to protect her. The 58-year-old father of four is the sole breadwinner for his family. He said that even with his income of RM1,450 , he finds it hard to make ends meet now because food prices have gone up.
"They got sacked. They were supposed to come in at eight in the morning and they would waltz in at 8.30am. Of course, their boss would be unhappy. As a father, I was very angry when they lost their jobs. Nowadays, they just loiter," he complained.Azizah says she is saddened that she will not get to perform Aidiladha prayers at the mosque this year. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
“We can’t have that this year. We can’t even go to the mosque to pray. I feel a bit sad because my husband and I always go for Aidiladha prayers. At least, we can still have someone in our house to lead Aidiladha prayers,” said Azizah who is trying to make the best out of a bad situation.
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