Athirah Najihah Dzulkifli
In 2019, the world were shocked with the outbreak of Covid-19. At first it started in Wuhan, China and in a short time, it was spread all over the world and World Health Organization (WHO) declare Covid-19 as a pandemic and our country is one of the country that is effected with the virus. What is Pandemic? Pandemic is an epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial number of people. My opinion on pandemic for not all glitters, but not all are gloomy is pandemic honestly give a really huge impact in every aspect such as economic, personal life and many more. Everything that happen will have prons and cons. Pandemic have them both. At first, pandemic force almost every country to have a lockdown. It started with the closing of school for two weeks, every stall and shop need to close at 8pm and it lead to people not going out anymore. Everyone's routine change in a blink of eyes.
For the bright side, pandemic gave us a chance to spend most of our time with our family. Parents who usually get back from home late at night finally started to work at home and have lots of time with their kids. I can't forget when our nature start to heal. The river that used to be dirty suddenly have been cleared up because of minimum human activities. Of course as someone who loves nature, I felt so happy with the news. At that time, i am still 17 years old so by having a break from school feel like a huge burden was finally gone but little did i know that the break did not only last for two weeks, it last for months and slowly it makes us as students, feel depressed because we need to sit for SPM.
For the cons, as i mention, it does effect students because it is hard for us to learn online without having the connection that we needed. Online learning and face to face does gave us different vibes and acceptance. Moreover, it is difficult for teachers and students because some of us don't have the same internet access so it is one of the biggest challenge for us and also not to mention, some people who can't afford the gadget to help them in online learning. Next, the economic was effected the most. People can't go out for work, travel, visiting and many more. Many business were closed or declared as bankrupt because they cannot survive anymore. The worst, it effect mental health. Some people can't survive without any income and to make it even worst, they can't get any job because of pandemic. Many business fired their employee to cut off their expenses so many people were unemployed. Life gets harder for some and it is sad when some of them decided to take their own life.
Last but not least, for my opinion, pandemic have more cons than prons. If the goverment have a good plan to face the pandemic, it will be easier for everyone but i do understand that this is the first time the whole world face the pandemic and i hope we will soon get back to our normal routine and get our life back.
Muhammad Hamizan Bin Azman
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that first surfaced in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 targets people in a variety of ways. Fever, tuberculosis, and exhaustion are all signs of this virus. Breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, chest pain or a strained feeling in the chest, and limited movement are all serious signs.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a direct impact on the domestic business ecosystem, including the food and beverage industry, construction and manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, construction, and services industries. As a result, many people have lost their jobs.
During this pandemic, there are some positives. Minimizing face-to-face meetings and replacing them with online meetings is one of the new norms that can be implemented during the COVID-19 period. Due to the fact that they will be living with a parent or guardian, this circumstance allows students to save money on living expenses.
After a period of dealing with the COVID-19 problem, a vaccination initiative was launched. This tries to prevent the spread of COVID-19 illness. As more people get vaccinated, more antibodies are formed, which can help to minimise the severity of the disease. COVID-19 is a virus that causes illness.
We as citizens must do our share, practise social distancing, and maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to fight the epidemic. Pray and work hard so that we can all live in peace without fear of COVID-19. If all of our citizens are disciplined, we can all live regular lives. Always remember that we aren't completely successful.
Nur Syazwani Izzati Binti Muhd Ikhwan
The whole world was shocked by the outbreak of covid 19 epidemic starting in late 2019 ago starting in wuhan, chin. The spread of this epidemic has hit in most countries of the world until the world health organization (who) declared this epidemic as a pandemic. Malaysia is also not exempt from receiving a direct impact on the economy and society as a result of the spread of covid 19.
The spread of the COVID-19 epidemic has had an impact on the national economy when
many business and manufacturing operations had to close. The government had to issue a directive to close business, construction and manufacturing operations to control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country. According to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and
Cooperatives, as of March 2021 alone over 78,420 businesses have been closed. The closure of these operations has certainly affected the earnings of companies and employers who are struggling to ensure the viability of their businesses.
In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy was also felt when
the country’s unemployment rate is rising. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, in 2020 alone the unemployment rate in the country has jumped to 4.8 percent. This rising unemployment rate is due to employers not being able to pay their employees, resulting in them being laid off. Some employers have had to lay off their employees to ensure their business operations
stay afloat. This resulted in the country’s unemployment rate continuing to rise when the COVID-19 outbreak hit the country.
In the social aspect, the transmission of COVID-19 has affected activities
social. All social activities such as activities such as weddings, official government ceremonies, religious ceremonies, etc. cannot be carried out. This measure is taken to ensure that the COVID-19 epidemic does not spread through the events involved. This results in a lot
the ceremony had to be canceled and also the planned activities had to be postponed for
comply with government directives not to carry out such activities when the COVID-19 outbreak is still plaguing the country.
In addition, the COVID-19 outbreak that hit the country also resulted
the learning of pupils in school face-to-face also had to be postponed.
Face-to-face learning has been replaced by online learning to ensure that the students' learning process continues. This online learning is clearly giving difficulties to teachers and students who have to face this learning for the first time. Difficulty in conducting upper learning
the line is also faced by students who cannot afford to own a device to follow the classes conducted.
In conclusion, the spread of covid 19 has had a significant impact on the country in economic as well as social aspects. Even so, the people must continue to abide by the orders issued by the government to ensure that the spread of this epidemic can be overcome. The people also need to continue to cultivate new norms so that the spread of covid 19 can be stopped immediately.
Muhamad Farid Danial Bin Muhamad Khalid
Since December 2019, a new type of virus was identified in Wuhan, China. The COVID-19 has then rapidly spread to all over China and the world. It can cause symptoms including fever, difficulty in breathing, cough, and invasive lesions on both lungs of the patients. It can spread to the lower respiratory tract and cause viral pneumonia. In severe cases, patients suffer from dyspnea and respiratory distress syndrome.
THE experience of 2020 was hard but it also held many lessons. The COVID-19 pandemic was probably one of the most challenging events in our lifetime and it has unimaginably changed the way we live. But not all the adjustments and changes brought about by the outbreak were necessarily bad. We may eventually do away with the face coverings, social distancing and certain other norms, but the good habits acquired during the time are worth retaining.
A lot has changed in the last several weeks, and it likely won’t be going back to being completely normal soon. This time at home has taught us a lot, though. I think for many, we are learning life lessons and resetting our priorities. For me, I would say that Covid has taught me that it is possible to change your life and leap into the unknown, even when everything around you and all the stability we seek from society has been shaken to the very core. Pandemic gave us a chance spending most of the time indoors has increased the time you spend with our family members. This has reinstated the fact that it is only your family which is beside you through thick and thin. You have got once in a lifetime opportunity to spend so many days altogether with your family, and it is better to not waste them. Besides, Being quarantined has given you more ‘me time’ and has changed the relationship you have with your own self. It has taught you how to be comfortable in your own skin and how to love yourself more. As your social interaction is limited, it is you and only you who will have to keep yourself busy and maintain your sanity through the lockdown.
Nurul Irsya Hanim Binti Misban
We all have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, the impact of the pandemic and its consequences are felt differently depending on our status as individuals and as members of society. While some try to adapt to working online, homeschooling their children and ordering food via Instacart, others have no choice but to be exposed to the virus while keeping society functioning. Our different social identities and the social groups we belong to determine our inclusion within society and, by extension, our vulnerability to epidemics.
COVID-19 is killing people on a large scale. As of October 10, 2020, more than 7.7 million people across every state in the United States and its four territories had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the New York Times database, at least 213,876 people with the virus have died in the United States.[1] However, these alarming numbers give us only half of the picture; a closer look at data by different social identities (such as class, gender, age, race, and medical history) shows that minorities have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic. These minorities in the United States are not having their right to health fulfilled.
According to the World Health Organization’s report Closing the Gap in a Generation: Health Equity through Action on the Social Determinants of Health, “poor and unequal living conditions are the consequences of deeper structural conditions that together fashion the way societies are organized—poor social policies and programs, unfair economic arrangements, and bad politics.”[2] This toxic combination of factors as they play out during this time of crisis, and as early news on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic pointed out, is disproportionately affecting African American communities in the United States. I recognize that the pandemic has had and is having devastating effects on other minorities as well, but space does not permit this essay to explore the impact on other minority groups.
Employing a human rights lens in this analysis helps us translate needs and social problems into rights, focusing our attention on the broader sociopolitical structural context as the cause of the social problems. Human rights highlight the inherent dignity and worth of all people, who are the primary rights-holders.[3] Governments (and other social actors, such as corporations) are the duty-bearers, and as such have the obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights.[4] Human rights cannot be separated from the societal contexts in which they are recognized, claimed, enforced, and fulfilled. Specifically, social rights, which include the right to health, can become important tools for advancing people’s citizenship and enhancing their ability to participate as active members of society.[5] Such an understanding of social rights calls our attention to the concept of equality, which requires that we place a greater emphasis on “solidarity” and the “collective.”[6] Furthermore, in order to generate equality, solidarity, and social integration, the fulfillment of social rights is not optional.[7] In order to fulfill social integration, social policies need to reflect a commitment to respect and protect the most vulnerable individuals and to create the conditions for the fulfillment of economic and social rights for all.