Education, health, balanced economy among highlights of 13MP
SEPANG, Sept 5 — The government will emphasise several sectors in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), including education, health and a balanced economy. Economy Minister...
DOSM identifies 11 districts with ageing population
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — Eleven districts in Malaysia have been identified as ageing districts where seven per cent of the population comprise those aged 65...
Family aid schemes will also boost fertility, reduce fiscal burdens — Exco
By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 30 — The state government has introduced several assistance schemes to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), as Malaysia...
Care plans for the young and old
By Danial Dzulkifly SELANGOR is leading the development of a care economy in Malaysia, addressing rising demand as the country becomes an ageing nation. Its...
Sustainable solutions needed to manage implications of ageing society — Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Understanding the implications of an ageing population is crucial for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to develop sustainable solutions to...
Senior citizen exercise programme extended to 120 locations nationwide — Hannah Yeoh
KLANG, June 22 —The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will extend the Exercise Programme for Senior Citizens 2024 to 120 locations nationwide to promote a...
Anwar urges serious reforms to pension, retirement systems
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — It is time for Malaysia to embrace serious reforms to its pension and retirement frameworks to ensure financial security and...
SST tax expansion revenue to benefit more people — Analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March...
State public health campaign focuses on preventive measures — Exco
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 9 – Newly-appointed state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin spearheads a transformative approach to public...
Azalina urges unified effort towards healthy ageing
SHAH ALAM, Aug 11 — As Malaysia heads towards an ageing society, similar to many developed nations across the globe, the active involvement of the...
KPWKM has drafted Senior Citizens Bill
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has drafted the Senior Citizens Bill (RUU) aimed at protecting the rights and...
Thailand expected to become super-aged society by 2029 — Research
BANGKOK, April 11 — Research by the Thai Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) has shown that Thailand will become a super-aged society by 2029 due to...