Niaga Spotlight: International Day of Older Persons
Starting off with a keynote address by Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women Family & Community Development - Join us for a special broadcast on Malaysia’s ageing population, via expert insights from our panelists on Malaysia's ageing population and the equity gaps, challenges, solutions & opportunities that lie ahead!
Tue Oct 01 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices
More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges
Malaysia is at a critical juncture as it faces growing challenges from the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health
16% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living with cognitive decline in 2024.
Wed Jun 19 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF
The budget prominently addresses some of the concerns the EPF had raised on the long-term financial wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis
Community living isn't well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Generational change and ageing populations
Countries worldwide are grappling with challenges of an ageing population. How do we come up with solutions and measures to address this?
Sat Sep 30 2023
How Japan and Italy look after their elderly
Japan and Italy are tackling their ageing populations with similar yet distinct policies. But there are still some grey areas.
Fri Sep 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian aging society at crossroads
Ageing population is a phenomenon where older individuals become a larger share of the total population.
Wed Sep 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Who cares? Elderly abandonment and the welfare of informal carers
Legislation to safeguard senior citizens' rights should also be complemented by measures to ensure the welfare of informal carers.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Malaysia can learn from Japan in managing its ageing population
With the number of people over 65 years in Malaysia projected to triple to over six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population.
Mon Jun 27 2022
2020 Census report will assist in formulating policies for ageing population - Mustapa
The increase in the number of senior citizens in the 2020 Population and Housing Census, will assist in formulating policies and preparing to deal with the ageing population in Malaysia.
Mon Feb 14 2022