Since Malaysia implemented a movement restriction order on March 18th in response to the outbreak of the epidemic, people's daily lives have undergone significant changes. Nowadays, with the gradual relaxation of movement restrictions, a technology dependent "zero contact" or "low contact" lifestyle is gradually becoming popular in Malaysia, profoundly changing the way people live.
Intelligent epidemic prevention registration
On the afternoon of the 25th, in front of a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, RAHIM, who was preparing to shop, scanned the QR code outside the mall with his mobile phone and automatically completed personal information registration. After the temperature check was normal, he successfully entered the mall. He is using the "MySejahtera" software launched by the Malaysian government. Previously, people had to manually register when entering and leaving shopping malls, which was time-consuming and increased the risk of infection due to contact with paper and pen. However, this software not only solves these problems, but also facilitates government departments to grasp the visitor records of the venue for traceability when necessary. In addition, the software is feature rich, allowing users to contact professional medical professionals online for consultation, receive epidemic information, and order medical services. After its launch, it once ranked among the top three downloads.
Electronic wallets help charity and daily life
The "touch 'n go (TNG) eWallet", known as the "Malaysian version of Alipay", played an important role during the epidemic. Multiple charitable organizations have collaborated with it to enable people to donate their love without leaving their homes and scanning QR codes through digitalization and cashless models. As of the end of April, TNG electronic wallet has assisted various charitable organizations in raising 280000 ringgit (approximately 64400 US dollars) in donations, such as the public welfare organization Kechera Xiangjichu using these donations to purchase essential goods for low-income families affected by the epidemic.
Kevin Zahri, a well-known fitness expert on the internet, introduced that during the movement restriction period, he and his family ordered and shopped through electronic wallets with "low contact" on the internet, and "the power of technology has basically not affected my life". Not only that, in the early days of the movement restriction, he also used the lifestyle content platform on TNG electronic wallet to share his fitness experience with the public.
Online platforms enrich life
Malaysian celebrity chef Sherson Lian became an internet celebrity during the pandemic. At the beginning of the implementation of the action control order, he also felt uneasy and confused. Later, he used a lifestyle content platform to share delicious food, guide the public to pay attention to how to live a good home life, and alleviate concerns about the epidemic. He said, 'Only by eating well and healthily can we better defend against viruses,' bringing cooking confidence to 'fans'.
From "zero contact epidemic prevention", "zero contact charity", "low contact shopping" to "zero contact entertainment", the increasingly convenient mobile payment platforms have to some extent improved the inconvenience caused by the epidemic. Chen Youxin, President of the Malaysia China Chamber of Commerce, believes that after the outbreak of the epidemic, the "low contact" economy or "stay at home economy" has received more attention from countries, bringing opportunities for Malaysia China economic and trade cooperation. In the field of "low contact economy", China's "ABC" (AI artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing) development level ranks among the top in the world. Malaysia and ASEAN are ideal partners for China's "ABC" technology cooperation. We hope that both sides can strengthen complementary advantages, increase cooperation, jointly promote economic development, and better respond to the challenges of the epidemic.
(Editer：admin)
