Muhyiddin a steady hand in a time of crisis
ALTHOUGH I am studying thousands of kilometres from my home in Parit Buntar, I still keep track of developments back home, particularly on the Covid-19 outbreak.
I have never missed a single national address on television, which I view live on the internet, despite the time difference. I must say that I am impressed with his handling of our national health crisis so far. For example, his use of the Makcik Kiah fictional character breaks down complex government policies into bite-sized ideas that are easy to comprehend, even for much simpler, rural folks. In fact, Makcik Kiah was a popular topic among the Malaysian student community in Brisbane for a while!
My family runs an SME and the economic impact from the movement control order has been woeful. Muhyiddin has swiftly provided safety nets for the SMEs, although some say the government could do more.
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