If Malaysia is serious about preparing for the “grey wave”, it must move beyond well-meaning policies and begin building a rights-based legal architecture for ageing.
If the government, civil society, the private sector, and local communities act together, we can add healthier years, keep care closer to home, build service-integrated housing, and create dignified jobs in the care and silver economy.
A recent media event showcases Sunway Sanctuary’s new rehabilitation facility, service offerings, achievements, and commitment to enhance senior living in Malaysia.
Care Concierge is the first senior care provider in Southeast Asia to earn B Corp certification. The Malaysian brand operates nine care facilities across Klang Valley and Penang. Care Concierge is in collaboration with Bintang, an impact investment firm.
Geriatric and doctors' groups call for foreign-trained care workers, as aged care service providers face "unprecedented challenges" with acute staff shortages. Aged/ social care falls through the crack due to conflicting jurisdiction between MOH and KPWKM.
Sarawak State Health Department Public Medicine Specialist Dr Veronica Lugah said Malaysia is unprepared for its aged nation status in 2035 and described MOH’s doctor relocations in July as a step in the implementation of the Health White Paper.
Australian society will be reshaped as its population ages, it needs to have some confronting conversations about ageing and how it pays the inevitable cost.