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
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
16% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living with cognitive decline in 2024.
Wed Jun 19 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF
The budget prominently addresses some of the concerns the EPF had raised on the long-term financial wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis
Community living isn't well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Generational change and ageing populations
Countries worldwide are grappling with challenges of an ageing population. How do we come up with solutions and measures to address this?
Sat Sep 30 2023
How Japan and Italy look after their elderly
Japan and Italy are tackling their ageing populations with similar yet distinct policies. But there are still some grey areas.
Fri Sep 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian aging society at crossroads
Ageing population is a phenomenon where older individuals become a larger share of the total population.
Wed Sep 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Who cares? Elderly abandonment and the welfare of informal carers
Legislation to safeguard senior citizens' rights should also be complemented by measures to ensure the welfare of informal carers.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Malaysia can learn from Japan in managing its ageing population
With the number of people over 65 years in Malaysia projected to triple to over six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population.
Mon Jun 27 2022
2020 Census report will assist in formulating policies for ageing population - Mustapa
The increase in the number of senior citizens in the 2020 Population and Housing Census, will assist in formulating policies and preparing to deal with the ageing population in Malaysia.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Employment, social security systems need holistic reform - Tengku Zafrul
The challenges to improving social security, including adequacy of old-age pension, and managing an ageing population have also intensified.
Wed Nov 24 2021
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024