elderly Archives

20 February 2026

Opinion

Aging Is Not Charity. It Is A State Responsibility.

Aging is not merely a social welfare issue — it's a human rights issue. A rights-based aging framework ensures reliable income security, accessible health care, regulated/affordable long-term care, legal protection, and meaningful participation in society.

6 March 2025

Malaysia

‘Premium Economy’ Thomson Iskandariah Hospital Targets Growing Demand In Johor

TMC Life Sciences is building Thomson Iskandariah Hospital in Johor’s special economic zone, a "premium economy" facility for the middle class that will focus on orthopaedics for ageing patients, ophthalmology, and new cancer treatments like immunology.

10 September 2024

Malaysia

Experts: Reallocate Sugar, Fuel Subsidies To Fund Social Health Insurance For Elderly

Experts suggest reallocating sugar and fuel subsidies to fund social health insurance for the elderly, as there is currently no government-subsidised aged care. Revenue from higher taxes on alcohol and cigarettes can also be earmarked for elderly care.

18 June 2024

Letter

Preserving Bone Density: The Key To Preventing Falls In Older Adults — Dr Lee Joon Kiong

Ageing leads to gradual degeneration or wear and tear of joint areas, causing degenerative joint disease or bone spur formation.

6 June 2024

Letter

Making A Stand: Influenza Vaccination For Older Adults — Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi

To set the foundation for a successful vaccination programme, more intensive educational campaigns are needed, strategically designed to address misconceptions and alleviate concerns.

18 October 2023

Malaysia

MP Wan Saiful Moots Free Health Insurance To Encourage Retirement Savings

Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) suggests that EPF and private retirement schemes consider incentives like tax exemptions or free health insurance to motivate contributors to voluntarily save for retirement, as opposed to enforcing mandatory savings.

2 October 2023

World

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.

29 August 2023

Letter

Reducing Dementia Risk Across The Life Course: Never Too Early, Never Too Late – Sharifah Tahir, Yuenwah San & Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Dementia risk factors are interconnected and modifiable, and these risks start in childhood, persist and accumulate throughout life.

15 March 2023

Malaysia

Proposed Senior Citizens Bill May Impose Penalties For Sending Elderly Parents To Care Homes

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry supports a proposed penalty for sending parents to care homes, despite having the means to care for them.

11 January 2023

Malaysia

Formalise Malaysia’s Care Economy With New Act: Homage

The lack of an Elderly Care Act to regulate Malaysia’s care economy sees low wages for care workers, with some part-timers paid only RM10/ hour. Care providers also can’t hire certified foreign caregivers, says care services provider Homage.

Tag: elderly

Aging Is Not Charity. It Is A State Responsibility.

‘Premium Economy’ Thomson Iskandariah Hospital Targets Growing Demand In Johor

Preserving Bone Density: The Key To Preventing Falls In Older Adults — Dr Lee Joon Kiong

Making A Stand: Influenza Vaccination For Older Adults — Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi

How Japan And Italy Look After Their Elderly

Reducing Dementia Risk Across The Life Course: Never Too Early, Never Too Late – Sharifah Tahir, Yuenwah San & Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Proposed Senior Citizens Bill May Impose Penalties For Sending Elderly Parents To Care Homes

Formalise Malaysia’s Care Economy With New Act: Homage

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

Worsening Waiting Times At Government Hospitals’ Medical Outpatient Clinics — Physician

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor

Coronary Stent Excluded From Civil Servants’ GL Coverage In Public Hospitals: UiTM