This (hygiene) is very important in these trying times and I hope all stay safe.”Syaidatul, a member of the national women’s team that won gold at the World Championships in Las Vegas in 2017, said: “To help the government enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO), let’s keep calm and stay home for two weeks. “This is the right time to be with family, so stay safe and stay at home.”Harrif SalehTerengganu Cycling Team rider Harrif Saleh, who was outstanding in last month’s Le Tour de Langkawi, made a passionate plea for Malaysians to cancel their “balik kampung” plans. “Please follow the orders to stay put and not travel back to your hometown to curb the spread of Covid-19,” said the 32-year-old from Terengganu. “My plea to hockey players (of all levels and age-groups) is to stay safe with their parents and families, at home or in safe places, so that we can help the government fight the spread of Covid-19.”The National Sports Institute said in a statement: “It's likely that prolonged home stay during the #COVID19 pandemic can lead to increased sedentary behaviour. “Therefore, there is a strong need to continue physical activities in the house to stay healthy and boost our immune system.”

Source: New Strait Times March 19, 2020 23:37 UTC