This is clearly not the time to be outside, especially if you’re caught by netizens!
Recently a video of joggers in Mont Kiara circulated across social media, which sparked major outrage from netizens. The 11-second video showed joggers and cyclers out and about, doing their physical activities when a restricted movement order is clearly in place across the nation.
Within a min, at least 10 persons jogging and 3 others cycling along Jalan Duta Kiara...! What is happening here ! #StayAtHome #StayHomeStaySafe @MKNJPM @MINDEFMalaysia @PDRMsia pic.twitter.com/k0lpTAfrmV
— Average Joe (@elzalyff) March 23, 2020
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Twitter user, @elzalyff, who most probably lives in the area, shared in his tweet that within a minute, at least 10 people were seen jogging and 3 others cycling along Jalan Duta Kiara.
He even tagged official Twitter accounts of Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense (MINDEF), The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and The Malaysian National Security Council (MKNJPM) along with the hashtag #StayAtHome.
The video has drawn the attention of many online users, who were quick to call the joggers and cyclers out for not respecting the government’s directives.
Sebab mangkuk mangkuk macam ni lah MCO akan extend nanti. Jogging dalam rumah je lah.Susah sangat nak ikut arahan. Haishhh
— M.Khai (@KayM44361500) March 24, 2020
We need to let them know that this RMO is not for the poor and locals only. The authorities need to be a bit harsher towards these people. Need to remind the expats that as long they are living in the country, they need to abide by the same law as the locals.
— Alfie 🇲🇾 (@7Chenn) March 24, 2020
Sebab mangkuk mangkuk macam ni lah MCO akan extend nanti. Jogging dalam rumah je lah.Susah sangat nak ikut arahan. Haishhh
— M.Khai (@KayM44361500) March 24, 2020
Some, however, disagree with the consensus that you shouldn’t be outside to engage in physical activities. If you’re social distancing and keeping yourself healthy, that shouldn’t be a problem, right?
"Jogging is a form of aerobic exercise in which you maintain a running speed under 6 mph. ... Jogging can also help you improve your heart health and immune system, reduce insulin resistance, cope with stress and depression, and maintain flexibility as you age."
— The Inquisitive Observer (@newstradr) March 24, 2020
Social distancing is happening
— Enigma (@_MyNameIsMrEko) March 24, 2020
However, as outlined by the Ministry of Health (MOH), it is best for all of us to just stay at home as the likely chance of the disease being transmitted would be very much lower when you are limiting your interaction with others. Essential travels are allowed such as going to get the groceries or if you are working for essential services listed by the government, but other than that it is better for us to self-quarantine and practice social distancing always.
In the meantime, if the public would like to get some exercise done, there are plenty of home workout videos available online!
Other than fitness studios and personal trainers posting their live Facebook and Instagram videos for you to easily believe that you’re working out in the gym or studios with them, many, including national athletes and even politicians, have accepted the challenge thrown down by the Youth and Sports Ministry under the #KBSWAHCHALLENGE to post videos of them working out at home during the RMO period.
YB @reezalmerican72 dah start "Workout At Home Challenge" #KBSWAHCHALLENGE @KBSMalaysia 💪
— Man #DudukRumah 🏡 (@ManOlimpik) March 18, 2020
Mampukah YB @Khairykj
YB @SyedSaddiq & YB @imokman menyahut cabaran? Nantikan!
Ayuh 🇲🇾 #LetsGetFit #FitMalaysia
#StaySafeStayHome #StayAtHome #RoadToZeroCovid19 #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/YeIpCwaEvu
Your Sunday workout with squash legend, Datuk @NicolDavid! 😉💪
— ISN Malaysia🥇 (@isnmalaysia) March 22, 2020
Being stuck indoors due to the #COVIDー19 outbreak means you need a bit of imagination to stay fit!#FitMalaysia #LetsGetFit #FitMalaysiaX #TooFitToQuit #PoweredByISN #TeamISN #StaySafeStayHome pic.twitter.com/tO25TYDIyI
#KBSWAHCHALLENGE #FitMalaysia #lockdownlyfe @reezalmerican72 @Khairykj @imokman
— Shahril Hamdan (@ShahrilHamdan) March 19, 2020
Because bodyweight pushups are too basic.. #jangankecam #kekaltenang pic.twitter.com/w5VCzdEWDd
Even our former Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Syaddiq, posted a video of himself doing clap push-ups in under 17 seconds and challenging others to do the same too!
20 Clap Pushups in 17 seconds 😎
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) March 22, 2020
Can you? 😉#stayathomechallenge pic.twitter.com/GxdpNYX317
Many clearly took on the challenge…
now can you? @SyedSaddiq https://t.co/Z9MmhwBY0B pic.twitter.com/j41VVAg9xn
— zem (@_hazeemdanial) March 24, 2020
Haih penat jugak push up ni @SyedSaddiq pic.twitter.com/XfX4TbEi5M
— الي (@alidrwisy) March 22, 2020
YB ini upgrade version punya #StayAtHomeChallenge pic.twitter.com/2y7oT6Wcko
— A Y A P (@ayapsalvatore) March 22, 2020
Either way, let’s try our best to follow the orders given by authorities and find ways to keep ourselves busy and healthy during the RMO.
By: Siti Farhana Sheikh Yahya
