Month: January 2023

Hire Seniors

Such individuals have vast experience, knowledge and skills sought by most organizations, says NGO president BY MUHAMMAD YUSRYnewsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: Employing senior citizens is more sustainable than hiring foreign labour, and may lessen poverty among the elderly in the country, said Cheah Tuck Wing, founding president of Third Age Media Association, an NGO representing the …

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Penang hopes to join WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities

THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will apply to join the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in March this year, says state executive councillor Chong Eng. Chong Eng, who is in charge of Social Development and Non-Islamic Religious Affairs, said she was hopeful of the application being approved this …

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Would Retirement Neighborhoods Work in Malaysia? Yes and No

By Nina Muslim LINCOLN, California/KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) – Rows and rows of neat and stylish bungalows with impeccable lawns dot the wide, quiet roads. In the drive way, there are sedans and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs).But there are no tricycles or children’s bikes anywhere in sight in this neighborhood. Instead, golf carts pepper …

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