Space for brief respite

For a breath of fresh air: The community garden and lake in Taman Kelab Ukay, Ampang, where residents can now relax while still observing Covid-19 SOP. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

ACCESS to public spaces has been severely curtailed during the Covid-19 pandemic, throwing into sharp relief the importance of such places for one’s mental and physical health.

With movement control orders previously restricting visits to parks, fields and open recreational areas, people fatigued from being cooped up in their homes began creating their own relaxation spaces.