ageing population Archives

19 June 2026

Malaysia

Over 1,000 Aged Care Homes Operating Without Licence In Malaysia

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.

16 June 2026

Letter

Why Healthy Ageing Must Be Malaysia’s Next Health Care Reform — Dr Darishini Gaanesamurthi

As Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation, health care reform must move beyond treating disease to preserving function, independence, and quality of life throughout later life.

12 June 2026

Letter

Don’t Be Embarrassed To Use A Walking Stick — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Dr Lim Swee Im

The rate of older Malaysians ageing well is poor. Let us all encourage each other to live our lives with better quality.

5 June 2026

Opinion

Building Communities Where Older Malaysians Continue To Live Fully

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.

22 May 2026

Opinion

Malaysia Must Invest In Ageing-At-Home Framework

Malaysia must provide grants for age-friendly home renovations, subsidised installation of accessibility modifications, caregiver allowances, and incentives for employers to support workers if policymakers expect families to care for older parents at home.

8 May 2026

Opinion

When Care Breaks Down At Home: Malaysia’s Hidden Crisis Of Dependent Ageing

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.

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.

22 April 2026

Letter

Healthy Ageing In Malaysia: Strengthening Public Health Capacity And Long-Term Preventive Strategies — Assistant Medical Officer

Without decisive intervention now, Malaysia risks facing a future where increased life expectancy does not translate into quality of life, but prolonged years of illness and dependency.

22 April 2026

Letter

Predatory Audiology Practices Fuel Malaysia’s Dementia Crisis — Dr Bryan Kek

If we do not regulate the cost and quality of hearing health today, our health care system will pay a much higher price for dementia wards tomorrow.

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.

Tag: ageing population

Over 1,000 Aged Care Homes Operating Without Licence In Malaysia

Why Healthy Ageing Must Be Malaysia’s Next Health Care Reform — Dr Darishini Gaanesamurthi

Don’t Be Embarrassed To Use A Walking Stick — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Dr Lim Swee Im

Building Communities Where Older Malaysians Continue To Live Fully

Malaysia Must Invest In Ageing-At-Home Framework

When Care Breaks Down At Home: Malaysia’s Hidden Crisis Of Dependent Ageing

Ageing Unwell: A Policy Problem We Can No Longer Deny

Healthy Ageing In Malaysia: Strengthening Public Health Capacity And Long-Term Preventive Strategies — Assistant Medical Officer

Predatory Audiology Practices Fuel Malaysia’s Dementia Crisis — Dr Bryan Kek

The Business Of Growing Old In Malaysia

Ministers, Officials Go Around The World On 50 Trips In 50 Days

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

Governor: Bank Negara Mandated To Protect Insurance Industry

The Corporate Scalpel: How Malaysia’s Private Hospitals Are Quietly Reshaping The Fight Against NCDs — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

PH’s Johor Manifesto: RM100,000 Health Insurance Coverage For Private Hospitalisation