The Outrage of Covid-19: The Unsung Stories of the Pandemic (Graphic Novel Special Edition) (UUM Press)

Book excerpt: The year 2020 was challenging for Malaysians and people around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Malaysia has been particularly affected, with over two million cases and more than 31,000 deaths. Despite the difficulties, some individuals have gained wisdom from the experience. To help convey the events of COVID-19 in a clear and accessible way, a graphic novel called ‘The Outrage of COVID-19’ has been created. The novel contains real stories from individuals’ experiences during the pandemic, such as their struggles with quarantine and working from home. The novel is illustrated with graphics to make it easy to understand, and is intended to inspire and enlighten readers about the reality of COVID-19. The novel also includes various messages and lessons that readers can learn from. ‘The Outrage of COVID-19’ is a special manuscript that was completed during the pandemic, and represents the first collaboration between UiTM Kedah Branch lecturers and Diploma in Graphic Design students.