LETTERS: After almost nine months since the initial movement control order (MCO), I believe Malaysians are now familiar with the MySejahtera application.
Nevertheless, despite the government's constant encouragement of using the MySejahtera check-in before entering any premises, there are still people that physically record their names and contact details in the notebook provided at these premises.
One would probably guess among the reasons pen and notebook are still needed for check-ins are because not everyone has a smartphone and not everyone has an active mobile internet connection.
If a person tests positive for Covid-19, MySejahtera comes in handy as the authorities will be able to trace the places the person had visited over the past 14 days and further assessment and action can be taken.
However, if the infected person did not use MySejahtera, the infected person has to mentally recall the places he/she had visited when requested by the authorities.
The problem arises when the infected person (non-MySejahtera user) misses out or could not provide accurate information on places that he/she had visited.
To be honest, it is a difficult task to recall the places, including the dates and times, that you had visited over the past 14 days. Misinformation could dampen the management of the outbreak by the authorities.
Therefore, I suggest non-MySejahtera users to keep a personal record of the places they visit. The personal record can be in the form of a personal notebook or notepad in their phones.
After writing down their names and contact numbers in the notebook provided at the premises they visit, they should immediately record the time, date and location in their personal notebook.
This personal and detailed travel log will be extremely useful in providing accurate travel history to the authorities to curb the spread of the outbreak when needed.
The hashtag #KitaJagaKita has been widely used and it is true that we need to look out for one another in this outbreak.
I urge all non-MySejahtera users to go the extra mile by keeping a personal record, as this simple act of recording one's travel history may save lives.
KANG YING ZHE
Kuala Lumpur
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