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Four Suspects Remanded Over Case Of Body With 61 Stab Wounds
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) KOTA BHARU, May 2 (Bernama) -- Two men have been remanded for seven days, while two senior citizens including a woman have been remanded for three days to assist in the investigation into the murder of a 19-year-old female college student with…...
PERAK TARGETS 1, 200 SENIORS FOR WE FIT 2026 PROGRAMME " EXCO
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (278+ words) IPOH, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Perak government is targeting 1, 200 senior citizens to participate in the Warga Emas Fit (WE FIT) 2026 programme, which will be implemented at 12 locations across the state from April to October this year. State Women, Family, Social Welfare,…...
MOH Targets Seniors To Retain At Least 20 Natural Teeth By 2030 - Dzulkefly
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (326+ words) KUALA SELANGOR, April 26 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Health (MOH) is targeting more than 50 per cent of senior citizens to retain at least 20 natural teeth by 2030, in line with the National Oral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2030. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly…...
Rise In Seniors Living Alone Signals Need For Community Care Reform - UPM
1+ week, 3+ day ago (423+ words) PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- The rising number of senior citizens living alone in Malaysia is not merely a lifestyle shift, but a sign of changing social structures that could have serious implications for their well-being, safety and quality of life. Universiti…...
MOH Backs Fast-tracking Senior Citizens Bill, Interventions From Age 50 - Dzulkefly
1+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) backs expediting the Senior Citizens Bill as part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for older people's rights, facilities and services. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the 2025 National Health…...
20 New PAWE Planned Nationwide This Year - Welfare Dept DG
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (505+ words) NIBONG TEBAL, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The government plans to establish up to 20 new Senior Citizens Activity Centres (PAWE) nationwide this year to strengthen community support systems'for the elderly. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said each PAWE…...
My STEP Continuation To Benefit Graduates, PWDs, Seniors - Expert
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (514+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 28(Bernama) --The government's decision to continue the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (My STEP) in 2026 is seen as appropriate in providing short-term job opportunities for graduates, including persons with disabilities (Pw Ds) and senior citizens, said work and disability…...