For Klang Valley teens, social perks edges out worry over Covid-19 jab side-effects | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 ― Some 300 people were waiting outside the Dewan Sivik MBPJ in Petaling Jaya, Selangor about 9am today as the government opened up Covid-19 vaccination for adolescents.

“But most of all, he misses his extended family back in Ipoh. Despite all of our families and extended families being vaccinated, he has not seen his cousin for nearly two years. Such a pity that he is not able to meet them face-to-face after such a long time. Everyone is looking forward to when they canHaziq Aiman speaks to Malay Mail at the PJ Smart Centre September 23, 2021.

“It is not that I hate school but I have to work to survive. So far all my colleagues have been vaccinated and I have not. There is a risk to me and my brother and mother as I travel for work. So getting vaccinated today is a god sent and I can't wait for my second dose,” the 17-year-old said.Hijaz, who is attending school at a local madrasah, expressed some concern at returning to classroom learning and the risks it entails, but was eager to meet his friends soon once he is vaccinated.

Faizal said he noticed a lot of people who appeared to be walk-ins joining the queue with those who received appointments, causing congestion at the entry points.With SPM around the corner, Faizal said that he, like most parents, will have to reevaluate their expectations when it comes to their children's academic scores.“They can study, they do the work but can they perform when it matters? I believe we have to manage our expectations.

“I am glad for this because I don't like learning from home. It's hard, better go back to school and learn as it’s been two years I've missed.Nigel, threw a meaningful look at Corrine, and said he was still worried about her studies.

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