COVID19 pandemic could have been the thing of the past, but the psychological and mental health effects of it may linger over time. Constant monitoring and continuous surveillance of public emotional and psychosocial health status would therefore be urgent from now on. The mental health effect that it poses may emerge in the form of…
In a well-known fairy tale, a princess reluctantly kissed a frog in exchange for its help to retrieve a ball that she dropped into a pond. However, kissing the frog in that particular story is considered lucky because the slimy-skinned and webbed feet-creature ultimately transformed into a charming prince which …
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on lives and the livelihood for many of us, there seems to be another challenge to humanity that we see unfolding. The chaos and protests across the United States signals the impact of unwavering concern over race relations by the powers that be. The death of George Floyd…
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on life in unprecedented ways. Never before has any issue wreaked havoc at such a grand scale not just globally, economically, socially, personally and even religiously. Indeed, COVID-19 has marked a tragic cost of human lives, and economic distress as the world has been put in…
From 18th March 2020 until today, we have gone through a whole new way of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the landscape of the world across geographical factors. COVID-19 was reported to be aggressively attacking 210 countries across the globe. As of Wednesday, 26th May, COVID-19 figures in Malaysia was 7,604 for the total…
It is encouraging to know that recently, a country like Germany has sought the advice of philosophers, theologians, ethicists and historians, on top of experts in the sciences and medicine to think of the best exit strategy from lockdown. Beyond the question of exit strategies however, it is imperative that the insights of our thinkers,…
The Covid-19 pandemic that is currently unfolding globally has changed our daily routine that necessitates us to redefine actions and practices that are considered normal. We are required to undertake social distancing which translates into being at least a metre apart from another individual, constant hand washing with soap or sanitiser, avoiding crowds and being…
When the government announced measures to control the spread of COVID-19 which include closing down mosques and banning congregational prayers, many had objected and refused to obey. As we see a steady increase in the number of cases and fatality everywhere in the world, people begin to realise the grave situation …
This year, unlike previous years, Muslims around the world welcomed the arrival of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in a gloomy state. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic which communities around the world are facing has made Muslims to embrace new normal in their way of doing things and routines. As for this year, there is…
The year 2020 will perhaps be remembered as the year that changed everything. More than half of the global population are experiencing a lockdown in one form or another due to COVID-19. Even after the easing of the lockdowns, a “new normal” will emerge that will see people practicing social distancing, avoiding crowds, and looking…
