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Vivien Ang

Vivien Ang

Published Sat, Jun 4, 2022 · 05:30 AM
    • “Despite the havoc that the pandemic unleashed, what habits or lifestyle choices have we formed over the past two years that we should still keep?”
    • “Despite the havoc that the pandemic unleashed, what habits or lifestyle choices have we formed over the past two years that we should still keep?” ILLUSTRATION: LEE YU HUI

    MY HEART skipped a beat when I caught sight of the familiar red- and white-striped tentage. 

    “Pasar Malam!” I shrieked in my mind – or was it out loud – and quickly alighted the bus, ready to suss out my favourite snacks.

    I can easily explain my exuberance – after all, Covid has meant more than two years of lacklustre social activities.

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