Abstract
With the increase of the new COVID-19 cases, the Movement Control Order (MCO) was introduced in Malaysia on March 18, 2020. It requires the closure of all businesses except those providing essential services and goods. The daily life of Malaysians changed tremendously due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and all Malaysians had to adapt to the new normal. Thus, Malaysians turn to media channels to acquire authentic news and information. The entertainment media channel also changes its role in providing news and stories to Malaysians. This study focused on the use of entertainment media channels during the period of the MCO in Malaysia. A total of 10 informants were interviewed using a qualitative approach. Data were transcribed verbatim. The results of this study found that during MCO, Malaysians uses entertainment media channels as the new normal, as a means of entertainment, to read the news online, play online games and generate income on digital platform and watch free TV channels. In conclusion, media entertainment channels have contributed to reducing the stress faced by Malaysians and to provide authentic information throughout the MCO period.
Highlights
On 18 March 2020, the Malaysian government implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) which required all Malaysians to comply with the new law enforcement or the new normal as announced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
During the MCO period, schools and universities are temporarily closed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19
Regular assignments and lessons are normally conducted using online learning methods. This implies the cooperation of parents in the supervision of their children in order to carry out the tasks assigned by teachers and lecturers
Summary
On 18 March 2020, the Malaysian government implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) which required all Malaysians to comply with the new law enforcement or the new normal as announced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Activities, such as evening leisure activities, trips to shopping centres and cinemas, International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development school and university activities, as well as food and drink operations, had to be temporarily closed.
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