Population Challenge

The United Nations anticipated that Malaysia will have 33.4 million population by year 2020 and 39.6 million by year 2050. With the born of a Philipines girl on 31th october 2011, the World is reaching 7 billion population. Increasing of population is definitely creating many challenges to the World and Malaysia. It is anticipated that 7 challenges will embark on Malaysia. These include: -

1) The increase of family debt level. 26% of the credit card debtors are owing money due to the medical reason. This attributes to the worrying trend of health and medical causes
2) Discrimination of gender will continue. The equity between men and women cannot be striked a balance. This will create a lot of unrest between both the gender divide
3) Right of the children and youth must be paid attention to. Negligence towards this group will result in more social ills and unsustainability. The right on survival, protection, development and participation of this group must be given equal opportunity.
4) To ensure all babies will reach the minimum healthy level
5) To ensure a balance healthy living model. Obesity and incidence of sickness is increasing. This need to be prevented through healthy food and diet, exercise, working and living environment.
6) To guarantee the living quality of senior citizens are protected. As a mature society, it is imperative to provide barrier free or even universal design facilities and environment for all walk of society especially the elderly. A society cares for the old will be an inclusive society that is sustainable.
7) Preparing for the increase of urban population. The City Managers of the Local Government should ensure that living, studying, working and shopping in a city is a pleasant and enjoyable experience, either in short or long term. For that to happen, sufficient and good infrastructure, shelters, facilities, commuting, opportunities for jobs and business venture should be provided well ahead. It is a proactive strategic action planning that will make the competitiveness of the city higher.

For Petaling Jaya, all these challenges should be accounted for in the future planning. I believe it is a time for Tomorrow Answers Today.