Maimunah binti Arif’s Oral History
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Title
Maimunah binti Arif’s Oral History
Synopsis
● Maimunah binti Arif (pseudonym), 50 years old, Indonesian (ethnic minority in Brunei).
● Gender: Female.
● Occupation: Amah/Domestic helper (socio-economic status minority).
● Religion: Islam.
● Has worked in Brunei since 2010 and is expecting to return home in March 2021.
● Is wary of the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by China in Indonesia and will not be taking them until their safety and effectiveness is further reported.
● Besides cleaning, she also looks after her employer’s child.
● Rarely goes to the city centre during her day off because of the pandemic.
● In Brunei, the public is advised to exercise social distancing, frequently wash hands with soap and practice proper coughing and sneezing etiquette.
● Tracing app (BruHealth) implemented.
● As of 31st January 2021, Brunei Darussalam has reported 180 confirmed cases for COVID-19, with 3 deaths. 171 have recovered.
● Gender: Female.
● Occupation: Amah/Domestic helper (socio-economic status minority).
● Religion: Islam.
● Has worked in Brunei since 2010 and is expecting to return home in March 2021.
● Is wary of the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by China in Indonesia and will not be taking them until their safety and effectiveness is further reported.
● Besides cleaning, she also looks after her employer’s child.
● Rarely goes to the city centre during her day off because of the pandemic.
● In Brunei, the public is advised to exercise social distancing, frequently wash hands with soap and practice proper coughing and sneezing etiquette.
● Tracing app (BruHealth) implemented.
● As of 31st January 2021, Brunei Darussalam has reported 180 confirmed cases for COVID-19, with 3 deaths. 171 have recovered.
Date Created
January 26, 2021
Language of interview
Bahasa Indonesia
Index
Biography
- Family 6, 18, 23
- Friend 2, 13, 19
- Indonesia 3, 6, 9, 14-15, 19
Bruneian Government Covid-response
- Border closure 13
- BruHealth 13
- Lockdown 16
- Travel Restrictions 12-13
Communication
- News 5-6
- Social Media 5-6, 19
Daily Routine
- Hand sanitizer 8, 22
Job
- Domestic Helper 2-3, 11, 26
--- Childcare 4-5, 8, 22, 26
--- Day Off 11
- Employer 5-6, 22
Mobility during pandemic
- Public Transport 11-12
- School 4
Response measures for Covid-19
- Danger of Covid-19
- Hygiene 8, 22
- Masking up 6-8, 12, 22
- Social Distancing 6, 12, 22-23
- Vaccine 9-10
---Will not take as unsure of effects 9
- Family 6, 18, 23
- Friend 2, 13, 19
- Indonesia 3, 6, 9, 14-15, 19
Bruneian Government Covid-response
- Border closure 13
- BruHealth 13
- Lockdown 16
- Travel Restrictions 12-13
Communication
- News 5-6
- Social Media 5-6, 19
Daily Routine
- Hand sanitizer 8, 22
Job
- Domestic Helper 2-3, 11, 26
--- Childcare 4-5, 8, 22, 26
--- Day Off 11
- Employer 5-6, 22
Mobility during pandemic
- Public Transport 11-12
- School 4
Response measures for Covid-19
- Danger of Covid-19
- Hygiene 8, 22
- Masking up 6-8, 12, 22
- Social Distancing 6, 12, 22-23
- Vaccine 9-10
---Will not take as unsure of effects 9
