Elderly Care Archives

30 November 2023

Malaysia

Pacific Senior Living Launches Senior Living Residence In Klang

Pacific Senior Living's first senior living residence, Acacia, in Klang features a resort-like ambience, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and premium services for those aged 60 and older. The property has a swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, BBQ area, etc.

22 November 2023

Malaysia

Government Planning Aged Care, Child Mental Health Services: Zaliha

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the government is forming a framework for aged care and children's mental health, adding that MOH currently lacks a specific allocation for geriatric care. Funding for this is typically taken from a hospital’s internal medicine fund.

24 August 2023

Malaysia

Elderly Care Insurance Not Commercially Viable In Malaysia

Life Insurance Association of Malaysia says elderly care insurance isn't feasible for insurers due to high payouts, recommending that Malaysia adopt Singapore's pre-retirement care insurance. Malaysia's healthy ageing prevalence is lower than Singapore.

24 May 2023

Malaysia

Industry: Senior Citizens Bill May Not Be Suitable For Regulating Care Homes

Industry players agree on the need for increased regulation and oversight of private care facilities, but opinions differ on whether separate legislation or the Senior Citizens Bill is the appropriate vehicle for this.

15 May 2023

Malaysia

Senator Backs Proposed Law To Hold Children Accountable For Elderly Parents

Senator Ras Adiba Radzi calls for increased public spending and better regulation of long-term care facilities and services, including regular quarterly auditing by government authorities or local councils, as well as a long-term care fund for care homes.

3 May 2023

Malaysia

Senior Citizens Bill: Family Caregivers Shed Light On Issues Plaguing Elderly Care

Family caregivers speak about abuse by carers (both hired and family members), balancing work, and providing care. Costs associated with domestic helpers and elderly homes can easily reach at least RM4,000 per month.

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 Care

Pacific Senior Living Launches Senior Living Residence In Klang

Government Planning Aged Care, Child Mental Health Services: Zaliha

Elderly Care Insurance Not Commercially Viable In Malaysia

Industry: Senior Citizens Bill May Not Be Suitable For Regulating Care Homes

Senator Backs Proposed Law To Hold Children Accountable For Elderly Parents

Senior Citizens Bill: Family Caregivers Shed Light On Issues Plaguing Elderly Care

Formalise Malaysia’s Care Economy With New Act: Homage

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Kebajikan Kakitangan Perubatan Dan Kesihatan Kerajaan Yang Bekerja Shif Diabaikan Bawah SSPA — Dr A.H.H.

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

New SSPA Ruling Worsens Nurses’ Work Burden — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

UMMC To Improve Process For Patients To Get Non-Formulary Drugs