27/08/2020
Assalamualaikum & Salam Sejahtera!
How is everyone doing? We pray everyone, especially our Bugs are doing fine and coping well with the new norms.
We kicked-off Krafteebug's 5th anniversary on February 8th 2020 by creating awareness of Covid-19 (known then as ‘2019-nCov’-‘Novel coronavirus’) through art and craft . Our Bugs were first introduced to the virus (Malaysia then was recording 14 positive cases only) and emphasis was placed on the importance of cleanliness. Little did we know that our subject matter then would precipitate into a topsy-turvy world; affecting every aspect of our livelihood, from how we interact, communicate, to having to live with wearing face masks at all times! Suspending the classes from March 14th onwards was a wise call because a few days later, on March 18th, Malaysia announced the implementation of the Movement Control Order.
Acknowledging the need for creative activities during the ‘lockdown’, and trying to accede to requests, we have attempted several ways to keep the class going (yes, we’ve tried YouTube and teaching via video conferencing) but somehow, it could not turn out the way we expect and envisage. So, we decided to monitor the situation and put the classes on hold until we deemed it safe to have one.
Two months have passed (initial plan was to start in July), and in a cautious move, the government has announced the implementation of TEMCO in Ambangan Heights starting today, August 28th. Such an action indicates that the pandemic is not even close to being over.
With the safety and the health of our precious Bugs taking priority, we have inevitably decided to suspend all classes throughout the rest of 2020. Hopefully normalcy will return soon, and we can resume Kraftee Bug’s ‘creative adventures ‘, InsyaAllah!
Thank you so much for supporting us. Here's to wishing everyone will stay safe and healthy during these trying times. Missing the Bugs so much, please send our regards to them ya?
Till we meet again, InsyaAllah.
Best Regards,
Sharel & Izza (Kraftee Bug)
