Tag: ageing nation

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24 April 2026
Opinion

Ageing Unwell: A Policy Problem We Can No Longer Deny

What emerges is a clear and troubling pattern. Older Malaysians aren't failing because of a single illness, but because multiple systems are failing them simultaneously. Malaysia's health care is fragmented, while its social care is underdeveloped.
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17 April 2026
Opinion

The Business Of Growing Old In Malaysia

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.
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16 January 2026
Opinion

The Grey Wave Is Here. Our Policies Are Not Ready

In an inaugural piece for her "Grey Wave" column, Dr Zarihah Zain says ageing is still treated as welfare, rather than a matter of rights. The State must take responsibility over issues of health care, income security, and legal protection for seniors.