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
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
KPWKM has drafted Senior Citizens Bill - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it was important for the country to be prepared as Malaysia is expected to become an ageing nation by 2030.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin says Malaysia must move past the rhetoric of making children bear the responsibility of caring for their elderly parents.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Ageing nation by 2050: Government continues to enhance ecosystem for senior citizens
MoF said the Department of Statistics Malaysia projected 7.3 pct of the total population will reach the age of 65 and above by 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Ageing nation: Facilities for senior citizens still lacking - Ras Adiba
Malaysia is expected to be an ageing nation in just eight years but facilities for senior citizens are still lacking and leave much to be desired.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Normalising dementia as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation
Some 8.5 per cent of Malaysian elderly could suffer from dementia, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Wed Sep 21 2022
EPU responsible for strengthening agenda to deal with ageing nation - Mustapa
Medium-and long-term socio-economic development plans to establish an agenda for an ageing nation by 2030 will be implemented by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun May 29 2022
Malaysia will reach ageing nation status earlier if pandemic continues - LPPKN
Malaysia will reach the ageing nation status earlier than expected following a decline in the number of births in the country.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Ministry: National Counseling Policy to address mental health issues
The discussion also touched on the Action Plan for Social Sustainability towards an Ageing Nation 2030.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Malaysia prepares for ageing nation status by 2030 - Rina
Rina said the percentage of senior citizens (above 60 years old) is expected to increase drastically to 5.3 million in the next 10 years.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Planning for longevity risk - What you should know
Malaysia is becoming an ageing nation, with life expectancy increasing to 80 years by 2040. Do we have enough savings to sustain our livelihood up to the expected life expectancy of the nation?
Sun Mar 21 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024