BY SOO WERN JUN
The 65-year-old said that even an able-bodied person would have a tough time navigating pedestrian pathways because of the broken pavements or thoughtlessly placed dustbins obstructing foot traffic. Official data from the National Population and Family Development Board predicts that by 2035, 15 per cent of the total population will be 60 years old, or older.
“Many times when I am at a public place, I don’t see a ramp or a pathway where I can push a wheelchair through. That’s the most basic thing that public premises must have. “It is just an ageing process some may say, but it makes them unable to function as an abled body,” he added. Nayagam said there have been plenty of dialogues, but little by way of action to improve mobility for the elderly and disabled.Fellow activist for the physically disabled Francis Siva had the same opinion and related a recent invitation to a dialogue from the Selayang Municipal Council ahead of Merdeka last month, which he said reflected the level of thoughtlessness among some town councillors when it comes to making cities more liveable for the elderly and disabled.
Definitely not a good place for older generations .
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