See the world through the eyes of children
By Chan Li Lin In the 80s and 90s, a special programme featuring a “child parliament” would run on national television on our Independence Day. I can still remember that a Malay comedian took the role of the “parliament” speaker while all the “MPs” were played by a group of children. Though all of them were perfectly dressed in formal attire, the programme was more like an entertaining comedy but lacking in substance. Established by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), the children’s city council is the first of its kind and this is what will serve a useful purpose. 24 child councillors will hold a meeting every month to discuss about issues regarding public measures, livelihood issues and other matters raised by children in the community. Some small matters overlooked by adults may appear “big” in the eyes of children. As such, MBPJ must see through the eyes of children if it were to establish a child-friendly city! Many people wish to do something for children, just like parents ho...