MY PENANG media family received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine over the weekend and if I were to describe the atmosphere in one word, it would be joy. Not one to fear needles, I did not worry about the jab nor did I feel anything when injected. Watching the Penang press corps — with relief shining on their faces as they acquired the shield to protect them in this pandemic — made me feel mushy. We all feel a wave of pleasure in seeing state and Federal governments working on the vaccination programme hand in hand, political differences cast aside. “There are 192 media practitioners in Penang, and 117 have been vaccinated, which is a great step forward,” he said.

Source: The Star June 30, 2021 23:48 UTC