NST: 'Merdeka booster' lifts frontliners' spirits at MAEPS PKRC 2.0

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SERDANG: "Be strong and take care of yourself. We love you."

Those are among the words of encouragement written in the card given to frontliners at the Covid-19 Integrated Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) 2.0 at Malaysia Agro Expo Park Serdang (MAEPS) in conjunction with this year's National Month celebration.

The card, along with a pill-shaped pen will then be tied the door handle of vehicles or the side mirror of motorcycle belonging to the frontliners randomly throughout this month.

The 'Merdeka Booster' initiative was introduced by the Mental and Psychosocial Health Support Services Unit (MHPSS) of the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) as part of efforts to enhance the emotional well-being of frontliners amid the increasingly challenging Covid-19 situation in the country.

JKNS Psychology Counseling Unit principal assistant director Suraya Banu Sallehudin said there is a decline in motivation among frontliners of late, with some of them felt like almost giving up and frustrated as Covid-19 uncertainty continues.

"The surprise token of appreciation is given to these frontliners to let them know that there are people who care and appreciate their sacrifices as well as to ensure they remain strong in carrying out their responsibilities," she told Bernama.

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