
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
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

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

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
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[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
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[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

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025

Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement
We couldn't be more happier to share this with the world, says Malaysian professional men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin.
Thu Mar 27 2025

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Mindef leaves probe into soldier’s death to police - Mohamed Khaled
According to the Malaysian Army, Muhammad Muqriz from the 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment died due to blunt trauma to the chest.
Thu Mar 27 2025