The recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has caused the government to issue the Movement Control Order (MCO) that will take effect from March 18 -31. In an effort to slow the rate of the spread of Covid-19, everyone is required to stay indoors and at home for the next two weeks.
It is absolutely paramount that every Malaysian should do their part and restrict their movement during this period as the Health Director-General Datuk Seri Noor Hisham Abdullah warned that a third wave of Covid-19 will sweep the country if serious action is not taken.
For the latest updates on the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia, you can always turn to the Health Ministry's Facebook page for announcements.
Now, even though we have to stay home for the foreseeable future until things get better, let us not despair because there has never been a better time to bond with our loved ones.
Apart from staying home with those who matter to you most, there are plenty of other ways in which we can utilise our time. With that said, The Peak has compiled five terrific activities you can partake during the MCO period. Who knows, you may actually emerge healthier and more knowledgable after this period.
Take Time To Read Some Books
Sometimes it may be a good idea to take a break from reading all the news online about the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, why not retreat to your study and pick up a book to read. Any book will do be it fiction, non-fiction or an autobiography.
If you are left scratching your head on what book to read, here are some suggestion of books that you can read to soothe your anxieties.
- The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
- The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng
- The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
- Writers & Lovers by Lily King
- The Ghost Bride by Yangze Choo
Granted, you may not be able to go out to pick up a copy of a book but you can find ways to access these books from platforms like Google Play Books or Apple Books for your Android and iOS devices.
