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Voter "punishment" of Pakatan Harapan in Johor will have dire consequences
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (326+ words) Updated 11 hours ago " Published on 09 Jul 2026 8: 23 AM AS we get closer to the Johor state election on July 11, it is becoming apparent that many voters have the intention to "punish" Pakatan Harapan at the polls. Such a protest by not…...
Malaysia's elderly population set to reach one in five by 2050
1+ week, 4+ day ago (608+ words) Malaysia must accelerate efforts to develop age-friendly housing, healthcare and community support as its elderly population expands rapidly Updated 7 minutes ago " Published on 28 Jun 2026 9: 11 AM MALAYSIA'S rapidly ageing population is placing growing pressure on policymakers to redesign housing, strengthen social…...
US intelligence objectives: Destabilising the Malaysian political scene?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (921+ words) Updated 4 hours ago " Published on 31 May 2026 8: 31 AM WITH the recent political destabilisation that has led to war within the Gulf states and Iran, it's time to examine the possibilities of external influence upon the Malaysian political scene. Malaysia's political landscape…...
Majority supports health screening for senior citizens over 70 to renew driving licenses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) Many believe that the implementation of health screening for driving license renewal should be fair and not burdensome, with reasonable costs and a simple process. Updated 3 hours ago " Published on 29 May 2026 9: 53 AM MANY believe that health screening should be included…...
Penang to study needs of elderly population to better understand their needs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) Updated 5 hours ago " Published on 24 May 2026 8: 49 AM PENANG has undertaken a study of the elderly population in the Maccallum area to ascertain what the old folks need in terms of aged care and the type of afflictions that they are…...
Govt races to finalise Senior Citizens Bill as ageing crisis outpaces national preparedness
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (546+ words) Authorities warn that stronger legal protection, professional elderly care systems and support for ageing families can no longer be postponed Updated 42 minutes ago " Published on 21 May 2026 2: 06 PM THE Government is accelerating efforts to introduce comprehensive legislation protecting the rights and…...
Elderly care must be built on compassion, not legal fear
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) Social advocate warns that forcing children by law to care for ageing parents risks masking a deeper erosion of family values Updated 5 hours ago " Published on 17 May 2026 12: 17 PM CALLS for Malaysia to introduce laws compelling children to care for their…...
Penang on track to ensure the best for the aged
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (341+ words) Updated 2 hours ago " Published on 13 May 2026 10: 02 AM PENANG recorded 85 per cent progress in implementing programmes and initiatives under the Age-Friendly City Penang Island (AFCPI) strategic action plan as it prepares to ensure proper care for the ageing society. State executive…...
Only 6 months after cleaning, senior citizens' 'treasures' pile up again
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Updated 13 hours ago " Published on 02 Mar 2026 4: 05 PM JUST six months after being cleaned up, an elderly resident returned to his old habit of collecting 'treasures' around his house in Taman Sentosa Johor Bahru, once again causing discomfort to his neighbours....
Washington vows to "run" Venezuela amid deep uncertainty, what comes next
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (768+ words) In a dramatic overnight operation that has sent shockwaves through Caracas and capitals worldwide, United States forces captured Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores Updated 8 hours ago " Published on 04 Jan 2026 5: 15 PM THE extraordinary action, confirmed by President…...