3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (482+ words) Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has come under scrutiny after an official ministry document listed his wife and daughter as members of a planned delegation to the United States, drawing questions from the Indonesian Ombudsman and the public over transparency…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (642+ words) MENGKIBOL constituents want their next elected representative to focus on the issues of rising cost of living, needing more schools to serve the growing population and sustain welfare programmes for senior citizens. The constituency, which includes part of Kluang town,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (595+ words) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must effectively integrate oral healthcare into its broader elderly care framework as the country moves towards becoming an ageing ­society, says a senior consultant geriatrician. The call comes as the country faces a rapidly changing demographic landscape,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (136+ words) The Star Preparing for an ageing nation FOLLOWING Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri’s call for public feedback on the Senior Citizens Bill (“Public feedback sought on Senior Citizens Bill”, Sunday Star, June 7; online at bit....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (604+ words) BANGKOK: It is a moment of celebration for the Shinawatra family after Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon on the auspicious occasion of the royal ceremony marking the fourth cycle birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida, changing his status…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (559+ words) PETALING JAYA: The country, which is already transitioning into an “aged nation” by 2030, may be heading towards a bigger social crisis if urgent action is not taken to address the growing number of homeless elderly people. Kechara Soup Kitchen marketing…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (539+ words) Senior citizens stole the spotlight at a fundraising gala dinner called “Glamparents Show­time” in Penang. The sassy seniors donned colourful outfits for fashion shows, danced and sang for an enthusiastic 500-strong audience. Loud cheers greeted couples who rolled back…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (465+ words) PETALING JAYA: The plan to table a Senior Citizens Bill in Parliament is timely and crucial as Malaysia moves towards becoming an ageing nation, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said the proposed…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (198+ words) The Star | Malaysia Revival of debate on driving age limit for senior citizens ACCORDING to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, our country officially became an ageing nation in 2021 when the demographic of those aged 65 and above reached 7%. Based on current…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (444+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Senior Citizens Bill will be presented to Parliament within the next six months. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry would push for the Bill to be tabled soon, as there…...