The term "universal design" was coined by architect Ronald Mace to describe the concept of creating an environment that is accessible and barrier-free to all, including the elderly and people with disabilities. We speak to Kuala Lumpur City Hall Deputy Director and architect Dalilah Bee Abdullah about how this is being applied to Malaysia’s capital city.

<p>The term "universal design" was coined by architect Ronald Mace to describe the concept of creating an environment that is accessible and barrier-free to all, including the elderly and people with disabilities. We speak to Kuala Lumpur City Hall Deputy Director and architect Dalilah Bee Abdullah about how this is being applied to Malaysia&rsquo;s capital city.</p>

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