KISAH Futures Anthology
carbon fibre composite which caused the manufacturing process to be more efficient and flexible. The annoying alarm ceased once every resident was stationed at their respective doorstep. In a flashy display, the vehicle extended two claws out, setting down big black boxes of plastic onto each home before driving away. Ayeesha walked towards the box a few paces away from her doorsteps and typed in her security mail code. With a satisfying click, the lid flew open to reveal a single piece of paper with a familiar newspaper format. The headline read: Could 2030 be the end of COVID-19 ? She rolled her eyes, not bothering to scan the QR code on the paper to read its contents. This was what the media had promoted every year, the “end” of the pandemic, yet the situation had only worsened each year with 28% of the whole Malaysian population currently infected. She doubted this year would be any more effective at finding a vaccine than last year. Even the best medication had only been able to subdue the symptoms. After shoving the paper to the corner of the box, she found herself staring at a thick piece of soft foam which sheltered a glass case. Considering the price of glass these days, whatever lay within it could be valuable. Her heart dropped. Understanding seeped into her mind as she gingerly picked up the case. Her hands shook as she walked unsteadily back into her house, leaving the black box for the vehicle to pick up later.
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