Exhausted. That’s how I felt when I woke up today. Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, “We believe”, and that they will not be tested?Al-Ankabut 29 : 2 This balancing between working at home and taking care of my son really takes a toll on me, mentally and physically.I know I’ve mentioned this before (probably repeatedly), but this test to all of us is – real. You will surely be tested in your possessions and in yourselves. And you will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who...
As of today, 12 MOH healthcare workers and 3 from the private healthcare sector have been infected by the COVID-19 virus. One of 12 MOH staff is currently in ICU on ventilatory support. This virus knows no boundaries, regardless of your race, religion or wealth status, even more so if you are a healthcare worker at the frontline of this war. Our simple message to the public today: Please help us to help you. Stay at home.Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham AbdullahMalaysia’s Health Director General Stories after stories cropped up today, on irresponsible Malaysians all over the country, regardless of race, age or...
Today I stumbled upon a news article: 10,650 attendees of the tabligh gathering has been traced where 10,553 of them have already been checked by the Health ministry. 513 tested positive with 4,986 samples taken, 2,559 negative and the remaining pending results. Thus far, 1 passed away – May Allah bless his soul. I continue to be amazed by the heroes from the Health ministry, and for this particular effort I am sure there are many other government agencies involved as well. Tracking down close to 11,000 people isn’t an easy feat – for sure. Salute. Respect.Thank you. Heart all of...
Today is a historical day for Malaysians. For the first time, in full scale, we are experiencing a moment where our movements are restricted, during a period people usually travel and spend time outside – the school holidays. Narrated Anas: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.”Bukhari While some of us are at work due to the nature of our jobs, most of us are assigned to work from home to minimize the number of people in the office (and on the street). Despite being an essential service provider (a takaful operator),...
Today has been a mixed day, it feels long but passed by quick. Last night’s news was still sinking in, the announcement seems clear but obviously there were details that were unclear and unsettled. As a senior management member of a Takaful Operator, we were also figuring out how best to make it work, to fulfill our obligation to continue providing critical services to our customers – the duties of an essential service provider. I must admit it wasn’t an easy task as we had to balance the needs of the people, respecting the spirit of the “restricted movement order” as well...
