11 September 2026
MCHA 2026 provides an important platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop approaches that could contribute towards a more age-friendly Malaysia.
Tag: ageing care
7 August 2026
Until caregiver standards, facility licensing, and local authority approval are treated as one connected system, certifying caregivers alone will not prevent tragedies from occurring.
30 July 2026
Letter
One Law, Three Communities: Why Malaysia’s Filial Legislation Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come — Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin
If Malaysia crafts a Senior Citizens Bill that is humane in its exemptions, robust in its enforcement, and generous in its social support, it will have passed a law the nation's moral traditions did not merely tolerate, but demanded.
24 July 2026
Opinion
Beyond Nursing Homes: Designing Communities Where People Continue To Live, Learn, And Thrive
Healthy ageing is not achieved merely by treating disease or extending life expectancy. It is about enabling people to continue living with purpose, dignity, independence, and fulfilment.
17 July 2026
Letter
Hospital At Home: Bringing Acute Care Beyond Hospital Walls In Malaysia — Kala Raani, Suhana Abdul Rasak & Prof Khatijah Abdullah
HAH is an evolving model of care with growing international evidence, and Malaysia now has an opportunity to shape its own approach thoughtfully, safely, and equitably.
19 June 2026
If Malaysia chooses to act now — on retirement income, social security, health care and family support — we can ensure that our citizens grow old without growing poor.
19 June 2026
Malaysia may have more than 1,000 unlicensed aged care homes, raising concerns about oversight and safety standards. The warning comes as population ageing accelerates and fees for resort-like senior living reach RM8,000-RM9,000 a month.
5 June 2026
Malaysia should encourage diverse housing options for independent older persons like age-friendly residential neighbourhoods or independent senior living communities. These should not resemble institutions, but should feel like vibrant communities instead.
8 May 2026
Malaysia’s true elder care workforce is found in the home, not institutions. These carers are the real frontline of dependent ageing. Yet policy still treats them as informal extensions of family duty, rather than essential components of the care system.
17 April 2026
As Malaysia grows older, the challenge is not only to care for older citizens, but also to ensure that the emerging economy of ageing remains anchored in dignity, protection, and shared prosperity.