Shopping complexes are sprouting like mushrooms in the Kinta valley. Do we need another shopping mall? Or is it more viable to have better and more convenient medical facilities around the area?
A new 10-storey building with an additional 528 beds is being planned for the main hospital which is in the heart of town. With the city of Ipoh being so spread out, would it not be more beneficial and convenient to the public if this medical facility were to be built away from the congested city centre? It could be more patient-friendly by being a five-storey building on sprawling lawns, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
With an aging population and more sicknesses being diagnosed each day, the time has come for the government to focus on health issues. More areas should also be set aside for recreation. This could be the tasks of the various city councilors for the areas they are responsible for. They could gazette parks and recreational areas where healthy living and regular exercise could be promoted.
Life is not about materialism, depicted by big tall buildings and shopping complexes. The people of Ipoh need more user- friendly environments for a healthier lifestyle.
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