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NHMS results show Senior Citizens Bill must be fast-tracked, says Dzulkefly
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (240+ words) PUTRAJAYA: The Senior Citizens Bill should be expedited to better meet the needs of an ageing population, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He added that findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025 can help to…...
Seniors, you can walk, not run, to play football
1+ week, 2+ day ago (777+ words) If you've found yourself glued to the TV lately keeping up with all the excitement of tournament matches or have been nervously watching the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, you might be feeling inspired to lace up your trainers and give…...
Goodies for Penang seniors
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (149+ words) Senior citizens receiving goodie bags and 'ang pow' from STM Lottery Sdn Bhd management and Penang Chinese Town Hall vice-chairman Datuk Teh Eng Hin (right) at Lee Sih Chong Soo Association in George Town. STM Lottery's Sports Toto CNY Ang…...
Court throws out appeal by robbers who targeted seniors, 24-year jail term stays
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) SIBU: The High Court here has upheld the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court on two men who pleaded guilty to gang robbery targeting senior citizens. The duo had appealed to have their sentences reduced from 24 years to 20. On Nov…...
INTERACTIVE: Love has no age limit as senior weddings rise
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1014+ words) PETALING JAYA: Romance is flourishing in the golden years as senior Malaysians seek new beginnings, with marriage rates among women aged 60 and above nearly doubling. The number of brides in this age group rose from 908 in 2017 to 1, 712 in 2024. Experts say…...
Stay aware of mental state, personal limits when going deep, scuba divers advised
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (312+ words) Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Scuba divers are urged to be mindful of their mental state during deep dives, says medical adviser Col Dr Eugene Tan Choon Li. "There is a need (for divers) to know and understand how depth affects our…...
Call to expedite drafting of Senior Citizens Bill
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (287+ words) Thursday, 18 Dec 2025 Greater possibilities: Among key proposals was the introduction of a flexible retirement policy to allow healthy and capable senior citizens to continue working. THE'Special Select Committee on Social and Community Affairs of the Dewan Negara has recommended that…...
Senior citizen hurt in Putatan house fire
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) KOTA KINABALU: A man was injured while escaping from a burning house in Kampung Dumpil, Putatan, on Thursday (June 12) night. The 66-year-old man, who lived alone, suffered burns on the soles of his feet while fleeing the blaze, which destroyed…...
Nancy: More feedback needed on Senior Citizens Bill
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Senior Citizens Bill should include types of development, infrastructure and impending scenarios that will affect senior citizens, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said her ministry was still gathering feedback from…...