By Nor Ain Mohamed Radhi – May 30, 2025 @ 8:02pm KUALA LUMPUR: The Senior Citizens Bill, which has long been overdue, must be given priority and tabled for debate as soon as possible, said the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing. Coalition chairman Cheah Tuck Wing said while existing laws protect women and children, there is still no specific […]
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Finding new purpose after retiring By HO JIA WEN NationThursday, 10 Oct 2024 Tall task: Chung (inset) climbing a termite-infested tree to chop it down at the Salvation Army’s children home in Ipoh. More calls for senior volunteers as M’sia grows into ageing nation PETALING JAYA: After retiring from his work in the metal welding business
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Seat hogging headache Inconsiderate act of refusing to yield to those with special needs and vulnerable passengers still prevalent on public transport BY SIVANISVARRY MORHAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com 16-02-2024 07:09 AM PETALING JAYA: While the Transport Ministry has taken action to get public transport providers to improve their services, it is now some individuals among the public who
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Malaysian Coalition on Ageing chairman Cheah Tuck Wing said this was in light of how resolving potential security issues may need to be carried out in stages. He said glitches and some negative publicity may also result in senior citizens being hesitant to register. ALSO READ: More than 200 Padu service counters opened “Seniors are the
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s roadmap to becoming an aged nation must address key challenges such as employment, social security, inclusion, wellness and healthcare, say experts. Public facilities, amenities and urban design must also be made more senior-friendly, they said, adding that fundamental shifts are necessary to prepare the country for its transition into an aged nation.
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Lack of dedicated funding in Budget 2024 for health services, dementia treatment of aged adults disappointing, says association chief BY SIVANISVARRY MORHAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: Budget 2024 has brought hope to different sectors of society, but the health needs of the elderly must be given more focus, said Third Age Media Association president Cheah Tuck Weng.
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Prompted by choice to be independent, such lifestyle isolates individuals from access to help in emergencies BY RAJVINDER SINGH newsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: The public has been urged to keep an eye on senior citizens who live alone, after several cases of them being found dead in their houses were reported this year. In two of the latest
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By ALLISON LAI and JUNAID IBRAHIM PETALING JAYA: In the last few months, there were almost 10 cases of elderly people found dead alone, which is a worrying trend. Experts are calling for a more structured health and social service through a proper social safety net for the elderly, especially for those living alone. Universiti
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Malaysia is to be a nation where her older population will be empowered to have and to enjoy healthy, active and productive ageing lifestyle through advocacy, research and evidence-based strategies via appropriate concerted coordinated interventions.
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Malaysia is to be a nation where her older population will be empowered to have and to enjoy healthy, active and productive ageing lifestyle through advocacy, research and evidence-based strategies via appropriate concerted coordinated interventions.
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