Experts: Public park push requires proper maintenance

Walk in the park: People enjoying a leisurely stroll at Taman Tun Dr Ismail Park. The Housing and Local Government Ministry plan to build 100 Madani recreational parks nationwide this year. — LOW BOON TAT/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: Besides setting up more parks, those existing ones should be maintained to ensure their quality, say town planning experts.

The Placemaking Malaysia unit under the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) said public parks play a crucial role in fostering community well-being, interaction and development.