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More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death

The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025
AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

The AI-driven humanoid robot is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly ageing population and shortage of age care workers.
Sun Mar 02 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Important to address metabolic syndrome linked to increase urinary problem in men

Important to address metabolic syndrome linked to increase urinary problem in men

Managing MetS in men will be the key to promoting healthy ageing and supporting men's resilience throughout life's stages.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Living well, ageing well: Embracing ageing with confidence

Living well, ageing well: Embracing ageing with confidence

DOSM reports that women generally have a longer lifespan than men with an average of five years longer.
Fri Oct 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: Ageing Nation: Supporting the rising older workforce

AWANI Tonight: Ageing Nation: Supporting the rising older workforce

As Malaysia is fast becoming an ageing nation, how is it adapting to ensure the older generation can continue to contribute meaningfully to society? Astro Awani Correspondent Farhana Sheikh presents key data.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar

Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar

The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
11 districts have been identified as ageing districts - DOSM

11 districts have been identified as ageing districts - DOSM

According to DWEN, ageing is when the population of 60 years and over comprises 15 per cent of the total population.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges

Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges

Malaysia is at a critical juncture as it faces growing challenges from the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health

Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health

16% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living with cognitive decline in 2024.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive

Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive

Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM

Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM

These include investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure conducive to active ageing.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly

Malaysia's elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.
Sun May 05 2024
The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
Mon Mar 10 2025
UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth

UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth

The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025
China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025
May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025