Senior Citizens Bill: Focusing on empowerment, not punishment
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin says Malaysia must move past the rhetoric of making children bear the responsibility of caring for their elderly parents.
Wed Mar 22 2023
AWANI Review: Reimagining Ageing | Can Malaysia do better?
An ageing population is putting more stress on the economy, healthcare and the ‘‘sandwich generation’ - individuals caught between caring for both their elderly parents and their own children. How can Malaysia improve its preparation for an ageing society?
Sat Dec 03 2022
Man who hacked elderly parents to death to be sent for psychiatric evaluation
Police believe the suspect was under the influence of drugs during the incident as his urine test came out positive for drugs.
Thu Oct 07 2021
The art of keeping an eye on aging parents
Taking care of our independent-minded elderly parents can be a huge challenge. That challenge will increase as parents grow older.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Distraught families await news after China boat sinking
Distraught family members are pleading for information on their elderly parents' fate after a ship capsized in China's Yangtze river.
Tue Jun 02 2015
Elderly parents allegedly dismembered, salted and cooked by their own son
An elderly couple, in their 60s, were allegedly dismembered, salted and cooked after being murdered by their own son and his friend.
Wed Aug 06 2014
Budget 2015: Tax exemption proposed for tax payers caring for elderly parents
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will propose tax exemption for income tax payers who look after their elderly parents.
Wed Jul 09 2014