The onus should be on the public to decide whether or not to exercise in parks during any period of restricted movement. Filepic
These days, I try to look on the bright side to keep my mind, body and soul happy when an unfortunate event takes place.
This is easier said than done, but I try.
The Covid-19 pandemic has been nothing short of a test of physical, emotional and mental endurance for the 7.8 billion humans populating the world.
No one has been spared but some may have better financial, emotional and social support to cope with the pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic, I used to procrastinate about exercising regularly because I was lazy and overlooked the benefits.
Residents have been exercising on the roads and walkways in and around Bukit Gasing area as parks and hiking trails are closed during the MCO. SS KANESAN/ The Star
Parks and hiking trails in Petaling Jaya are set to reopen with the announcement of the conditional movement control order for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang.
However, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohd Sayuthi Bakar said the city council (MBPJ) would wait for a circular from National Security Council (MKN) with the latest standard operating procedures (SOP).
“We hope to receive the SOP in the next few days and then we will open the parks based on the guidelines given, ” he added.