Public facilities are not designed to accommodate the differently abled, with wheelchair ramps being too high and older buildings having no toilets for them, apart from other difficulties. theSun theSundaily ageing news Malaysia FacilitiesMgmt
Most schools, malls, government buildings and other public facilities are not designed to accommodate the differently abled and senior citizens. – Masry Che Ani/theSunAccording to the Statistics Department, our society is ageing fast, with 2.3 million of 32 million people reaching 65 years or older this year, hence infrastructure in the country needs to be revised to ensure easy access and safety for the elderly.
In response to the situation, UCSI University School of Architecture and Built Environment lecturer Prof Dr Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi called for existing building standards to be more “elderly friendly”. “But unfortunately, even newer public buildings and facilities fail to provide these. The problem lies with the adherence to the by-laws by developers and enforcement by the authorities, which just apply the minimum requirements.
“Our public spaces have so many elements that are hazards to vulnerable groups. We have complicated floor plans, narrow walkways, slippery surfaces on indoor flooring and ramps, a lack of physical support elements such as sturdy railings, and signage with small letterings.
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