Elderly Care Archives

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.

20 April 2026

Letter

NHMS 2025 Highlights Urgent Need For Dementia Action — DAMAI, ADFM, JOBADA, Dementia Society Perak & Penang Dementia Association

We are deeply concerned by the finding that 10% of Malaysians aged 60 years and above are now living with dementia. This represents a significant increase from the 8.5% prevalence of probable dementia among older persons recorded in NHMS 2018.

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.

19 March 2026

Opinion

Balik Kampung: From Family Duty To National Elder Care Policy

When families gather after the Eid prayer, when grandchildren run through the house, and when adult children sit beside their ageing parents, something deeply meaningful is restored. These moments reaffirm bonds that modern life often strains.

6 March 2026

Opinion

Why Children Have Rights, And Older Persons Still Rely On ‘Kindness’

If Malaysia is serious about preparing for the “grey wave”, it must move beyond well-meaning policies and begin building a rights-based legal architecture for ageing.

3 March 2026

Letter

Malaysia Is Running Out Of Caregivers And Time — Rashidi Yahaya

Malaysia requires a long-term care insurance framework that spreads risk across the population and creates a sustainable financing pool, built before the demographic wave hits full force, not after.

12 December 2025

Letter

Protecting Our Elderly Is A Human Rights Obligation — Dr Zarihah Zain

Protecting our elderly is not merely a welfare consideration; it is fundamentally a human rights obligation.

11 December 2025

Letter

Key Challenges Hindering The Growth Of Elderly Care Centres In Malaysia — Pacific Senior Living Sdn Bhd

Through thoughtful, strategic reform, Malaysia can strengthen its elder care ecosystem, meet the needs of its ageing population, and position itself as a regional leader in elderly care, ensuring dignity, safety, and quality of life for all seniors.

17 October 2025

Letter

CSOs For Older People Highlight Budget Signals And Call For Joint Delivery Systems

If the government, civil society, the private sector, and local communities act together, we can add healthier years, keep care closer to home, build service-integrated housing, and create dignified jobs in the care and silver economy.

6 October 2025

Letter

Budget 2026: RM25 Hourly On-Call Allowance, Raise Public Health Care Registration Fees — MMA

MMA suggests raising public health care registration fees from RM1 to RM5 for primary care and RM5 to RM25 for specialist outpatient care, but to continue exemption for B40. MMA also wants a raise in doctors' on-call allowance to RM25/hour in Budget 2026.

Tag: Elderly Care

Malaysia Must Invest In Ageing-At-Home Framework

NHMS 2025 Highlights Urgent Need For Dementia Action — DAMAI, ADFM, JOBADA, Dementia Society Perak & Penang Dementia Association

The Business Of Growing Old In Malaysia

Balik Kampung: From Family Duty To National Elder Care Policy

Why Children Have Rights, And Older Persons Still Rely On ‘Kindness’

Malaysia Is Running Out Of Caregivers And Time — Rashidi Yahaya

Protecting Our Elderly Is A Human Rights Obligation — Dr Zarihah Zain

Key Challenges Hindering The Growth Of Elderly Care Centres In Malaysia — Pacific Senior Living Sdn Bhd

CSOs For Older People Highlight Budget Signals And Call For Joint Delivery Systems

Budget 2026: RM25 Hourly On-Call Allowance, Raise Public Health Care Registration Fees — MMA

UKM’s Public Health PhD Faces NSR Derecognition Push

PJ Hospital Project Needs Land Acquisition, Road Upgrades, Says Taman Medan Rep

Someone Still Has To Stay: Limiting Housemen Hours Comes At A Cost — Medical Officer

Malaysia Mulls Mandatory National Insurance For Long-Term Care

PJ Hospital: Misplaced Priorities And Health Care Injustice — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr Soo Thian Lian