PETALING JAYA: Allocating space in homes specifically for exercise and increasing police presence in parks to keep the public safe while they work out are among proposals in a Cabinet paper to reduce the number of Malaysians with diseases like diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
“There could be a change in housing policies where there are more health-friendly spaces set for exercise or having police personnel at parks so people will be more encouraged to jog because they will be assured of their safety,” said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai yesterday.