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projects in Malaysia, she said she will be partnering with Universiti Putra Malaysia soon to develop music therapy programming and education besides working with several hospitals as well as other music professionals to promote music therapy.

Meanwhile, according to well-known Malaysian sitarist, Samuel J.Dass, music might work as a therapy for some individuals during these challenging times.

“It is true that many might be going through emotional distress or depression and might find some solace listening to music.

“Any instrument or even vocal, if rendered tunefully, should have a healing effect,” he said.

The president of Swara Community Arts Centre and a sitar player for 46 years in Malaysia, Sam – as he is fondly known in the music circle – said

— Bernama photo Samuel J.Dass plays his sitar. He believes music has always been any human’s companion regarding of any situation and it might work as a therapy for some individuals during these challenging times.

Health Department personnel take down the details of passengers arriving at the Kapit Express Boat Terminal yesterday. Express boat services for passengers resumed on Thursday. Only a maximum 50 passengers are allowed for each trip to maintain social distancing. All travellers must have the required police permit before they can purchase their express boat tickets.

No festive crowd at a local supermarket, as opposed to previous years.