Since the last posting of merely a Musical Interlude on March 14th, it had been a long hiatus, psychologically and physically.
Malaysia was then in the midst of a leadership change. What need expressed of the underlying politics was written months ahead, if not a year. The song title was approprite for that moment in time.
Constrained by a stiff Teres Major muscle to add to the woes of other existing muscular discomfort, we resigned to be mere audience.
Events unfolded that led to Tan Sri Muhyiddin sworn in as Prime Minister on Monday, March 2nd and the beginning of Movement Control Order on March 18th.
Earlier over dinner at Bukit Bintang on March 16th, MCO was announced. No doubt it was necessary, in fact overdue, but the worry then was the economic impact.
Dato Najib was one of the earliest notable voices to suggest government to spend and assist rakyat, especially B49 and 60% of population earning daily wages.
Without hesitation, he said, cash is king.
As of yesterday, indications are looking positive. MCO is on its last phase till May 12. College students will soon be allowed to "balik kampong".
It will eventually be time to grasp and address the economic fallout.
Before getting into the hard issues, it is an appropriate time to be reminded of the self-reflections many undergone through the Covid pandemic.
It serves to put us on the right moral and ethical path as one ready to face life and challenges of the "new normal" ahead.
It was a frightful situation and still is for many countries, even developed western countries such as US, UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
The denial of something so sacred should open our eyes and heart...
The relevant little things...
Sins condemned by Allah...
Yet, the neglected prayed for us all...
For Malaysians, there is hope...
The isolation could be much needed for humanity to heal itself.
May God bless humanity with another chance to the right and true path ahead ...