Among the various Covid-19 restrictions that have been put in place, being separated from one’s own children is perhaps the most difficult thing for a parent to deal with.
Such is the case for many Malaysian parents having work commitments in Singapore and were unable to return home due to Malaysia’s Movement Control Order.
However, last Saturday (Sept 26) saw a different reality for several families who received assistance to meet their children — some six months after the borders between Malaysia and Singapore had closed and just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.