Senior Citizens Bill Archives

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.

24 April 2023

Malaysia

Senior Citizens Bill: ‘Who Will Take Care Of Care Partners?’

Care partners caring for parents with dementia, cancer, or gout say the Senior Citizens Bill shouldn't penalise adult children who send parents to care homes. They want more assistance instead; one had to quit his job in KL to care for his father in Sabah.

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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

Senior Citizens Bill: ‘Who Will Take Care Of Care Partners?’

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