INTERACTIVE: Do Malaysians get enough exercise? Find out here

Some residents spending quality time together by cycling at the Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur. Cycling is the fourth most popular sport among people in Malaysia, based on a survey by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. - FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: More than half of people in Malaysia, or 53.9%, are keeping themselves fit with at least one physical activity.

It’s a good sign, but experts say this rate is still considerably low and many more need to get moving for better health, especially to prevent diseases.