COMMENT | If I squint a little or take off my glasses, I can almost pretend that I’m in a hotel on a staycation. Outside, my view is the KLCC and the surrounding greenery of Jalan Kia Peng. For lunch, I was treated to a delightful beef lasagna - and for dinner, baked salmon with mashed potatoes. A team was also at the ready, should I need assistance to get out of my bed.

Luxury, the four Yorkshiremen would say!

Before I proceed, I should say, the view of the Twin Towers from my bedroom window, lasagna for lunch, and baked salmon for dinner is hardly a normal affair in the life of Malaysiakini reporter Alena Nadia.

I wouldn’t call the month I’ve been having a normal one either - if anyone is asking...