Kuala Lampur, April 18 -- It is the easiest activity to ignore and not get penalised in our public schools. Now, they've made it easier. Even rewards people to loathe it.

The price is paid way down the line and it is the other ministry which is going to pick up the tab.

What's weighing down this columnist this week?

A silly distraction, exercise.

Minister Fadhlina Sidek told parents to file an online complaint if schoolchildren are made to endure outdoor activities during the present heatwave two days ago. It comes from a place of personal concern but ends up cutting teachers - who understand the importance of physical exercise - off at their knees.

But then again, do you need to bother with limbs when you have eschewed physical exer...