28 April 2026
Our seniors deserve more than fragmented solutions. They deserve a system designed around their realities, one that brings care closer to where they live.
Tag: National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025
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.
22 April 2026
Letter
NHMS 2025: Malaysia Must Accelerate Healthy Ageing Reforms — Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontological Association of Malaysia
NHMS 2025 findings strongly reinforce the importance of accelerating implementation of Malaysia’s Pelan Tindakan Perkhidmatan Kesihatan Warga Emas 2023–2030. Healthy ageing isn't just about living longer but maintaining function, dignity, and independence.
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.
21 April 2026
NHMS 2025 reveals a poor state of health among Malaysian seniors: only 15% ageing well, dementia prevalence rose to 10%, and high prevalence of NCDs (diabetes: 39%, hypertension: 73%, high cholesterol: 76%). About 68% live with at least 2 chronic diseases.