11 September 2026
MCHA 2026 provides an important platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop approaches that could contribute towards a more age-friendly Malaysia.
Tag: healthy ageing
13 August 2026
Letter
The Role Of A Healthy Diet In Supporting The Brain Across The Lifespan — Thilagavathy Muniandy, Thilagavathi Subramaniam, and Kala Raani Chandra Guindan
Combined with regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and lifelong mental stimulation, healthy eating remains one of the most practical and accessible strategies for maintaining brain health and promoting healthy ageing.
24 July 2026
Opinion
Beyond Nursing Homes: Designing Communities Where People Continue To Live, Learn, And Thrive
Healthy ageing is not achieved merely by treating disease or extending life expectancy. It is about enabling people to continue living with purpose, dignity, independence, and fulfilment.
17 July 2026
Letter
Hospital At Home: Bringing Acute Care Beyond Hospital Walls In Malaysia — Kala Raani, Suhana Abdul Rasak & Prof Khatijah Abdullah
HAH is an evolving model of care with growing international evidence, and Malaysia now has an opportunity to shape its own approach thoughtfully, safely, and equitably.
10 July 2026
Healthy ageing is not something we begin preparing for after retirement. It is built across the life course — from the womb, to the classroom, to the workplace, to the community, and ultimately into older age — one healthy decision at a time.
16 June 2026
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.
5 June 2026
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.
24 April 2026
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.
10 November 2025
Taking regular, necessary medications and making healthy lifestyle choices is a long-term commitment, like running a marathon. You don’t see the immediate impact of skipping a dose, as chronic illnesses kill you slowly, not instantly.
24 September 2025
A clinical dietitian says disease isn't inevitable with old age and that it's very possible to age healthily by eating a balanced diet, keeping active, and having community support. Two Malaysians in their 60s share how they keep healthy, free of illness.