LETTER | I agree with the view that the movement control order undertaken by the government should have been made clearer from day one.

However, we can’t blame everything on the government. We Malaysians are not totally unaware of the global situation and the situation in our country. No one can ever tell us everything about what to do and what not to do. 

All of us must exercise common sense and responsibility.

When the order is enforced, we must cooperate and adhere to all guidelines and directives. Otherwise, it is an exercise in futility.

I think it is more of the snobbish attitude of Malaysians than anything else. Some think they are invincible and some just want their own convenience. Some don’t even want to know whether our health care system is able to cope if many people are infected at the same time.

If we Malaysians truly understand responsibility and sacrifice, we must all respect the rights of the society and others. 

This calls for a total commitment of everyone. It is pointless to have many of us staying at home while others are allowed to roam everywhere and do anything they wish.

At the end of two weeks, the problem is back to square one while many would have sacrificed for nothing.

Seriously, I think some Malaysians need to be instilled with some sense of urgency and fear. 

They need to be told that if the situation is out of control, they may be left to die if our medical system is overwhelmed.

Malaysians must be told now the sooner we suffer the inconvenience, the earlier we will be able to get our lives back.

The authorities mustn’t procrastinate or water down the measures. 

We can’t take half-measures in situation like this. It will only waste more time and accentuate the problems further.  

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