APRIL, 2019 | Th e heALTh
Opinion
tion among the public in Malaysia about vaccines. Notions
that vaccines, and immunization in general, are a threat and a
conspiracy remains rampant throughout social media.
Th is has led to growing number of individuals actively oppos-
ing vaccination for their children, which as we know, can lead
to devastating results.
Immunising our children against life-threatening diseases
is no longer an individual’s choice or right – rather, a respon-
sibility we must take upon ourselves to ensure the safety and
well-being of everyone.
Let’s not conform to the few claiming that vaccines are
making our kids sick or a corporate conspiracy. Vaccinate our
children, keep caution, and keep healthy.
Norman hussaini
Editor
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The green lung eff ect
A
well planned, humane and livable city is judged
by its commitment to preserve green areas as
green lungs.
New York for example has its own Central
Park, a 1,317 square miles of lush green
forest right in the middle of Manhattan near
the famous Times Square. It was established in 1857 and
has undergone numerous developments to enhance and
preserve its natural fauna and fl ora.
In Cape Town South Africa, the 1,300 -acre Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens was established in 1913 and home to
hundreds of plant species and animals found in the African
continent.
And who doesn’t know about Hyde Park in London.
I had visited all these magnifi cent gardens and the expe-
rience convinced me that Kuala Lumpur has to preserve
whatever green areas we have left and not succumb to
uncontrolled development that will destroy these important
legacies of nature.
Kuala Lumpur needs its park
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Lately we have heard about the the Federal Minister’s
dilemma against developers who have signed contracts with
the previous government to develop Federal Hill and the
Taman Rimba Kiara project in TTDI.
Th e residents living in these areas are concerned about
the destruction of these important recreational areas and
have launched petitions and demonstrations to create
awareness of the issue.
Urban planning has to take into account the preservation
and creation of green space which are important to human
health and the environmental. It is also a challenge when
there is pressure for space, resources and development.
Kuala Lumpur’s massive number of high rise buildings
are now experiencing a glut. Malls are losing tenants and
yet developers think about creating more malls and high
rise offi ce space. It does not make sense.
With the rise of home and online shopping, offi ce workers
are ordering their best biryanis and favorite foods via Grab-
Food, Foodpanda and other e-delivery services. Housewives
get Tesco and Giant to deliver groceries to their homes. Soon
more and more people will be working from home.
When people’s lifestyle change, they will be looking for
public parks for recreation and exercise. Last Sunday I took
my grandson to the Lake Gardens and was surprised to see
more people enjoying the greenery. Soon there will be pres-
sure to provide more green space.
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green city, healthier city
Green space fi lter pollutants and dust from the air, a major
problem in the city. Besides providing shade they also help
lower temperatures, even reduce erosion of soil into our
waterways, recharging ground water supplies, and protects
lakes and streams from polluted runoff .
Within the Federal Hill area currently there is a stream
and a pond which is essential to reduce fl ooding. Once
concrete development takes place these streams and ponds
will have concrete embankments and water runoff s from
the concrete surface will cause fl oods, something that is not
unfamiliar to Bangsar residents.
Walking and jogging within the greenery of Federal Hill,
I already encounter heavy traffi c jams as the evening traffi c
take a short cut through the area. It will only get worse in
the future. – Th e Health
ADI SATRIA, a veteran of the marketing communications
industry feels the squeeze on the natural green areas of the city
as the years go by. For the sake of our mental and physical health,
he feels our city planners must put priority into preserving
whatever is left of the green spaces in the city.