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Many elderly end up having to leave their homes and communities because there is a lack of support services to provide them with the care they need

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In mid July the BBC World News did a documentary on ageing in Malaysia.

Invited to speak as a panelist at the Persatuan Alumni Takbir Dan Diplomatik(PTD) on the national ageing agenda

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August 5th, 2024: Meeting with YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi Bin Ramli, Minister of Economic Affairs to discuss the national blueprint on ageing in Malaysia.

Retirees are prime targets of scammers, and they should seek advice before making financial decisions.

Cheah Tuck Wing: Keep your body, mind and spirit active

“Retiring at the peak of my career at 53 after my youngest daughter graduated, I had a bucket list."

Members view flexible initiative as lifeline to ease financial burden and help bolster retirement savings

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Health minister cites stats showing high prevalence of NCDs among nation’s elderly

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Lack of dedicated funding in Budget 2024 for health services, dementia treatment of aged adults disappointing, says association chief

Experts push for reforms and inclusive policies to bridge gaps

Prompted by choice to be independent, such lifestyle isolates individuals from access to help in emergencies

Care more for home alone elders

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SOP on Engaging Elderly

‘Protection from NCDs crucial to lower premature death’

Home ownership boost

Never too old to impart leadership lessons

Retirement age increase sparks debate

With Malaysia headed towards an aging nation by 2030, calls have been made for the Senior Citizens Bill to be brought forward from next year.

Such individuals have vast experience, knowledge and skills sought by most organizations, says NGO president

Allowing another EPF withdrawal will put contributors in grave financial danger: Expert

Navigating Transitions To Thrive At 50 And Beyond

AT 97 years-old, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has survived three open heart surgeries.

Consumer groups urge the government to maintain public health prices

Most Malaysians do not have enough in nest egg to retire

Reframe Negative Mindset on Ageing: Revisiting the Meaning of Retirement

Drastic Steps Essential

Even at 72, Kanaga Raj will not label himself as a “retiree”. Instead, he continues to contribute to the aviation industry 12 years after his retirement.

Malaysia may become an aged nation by 2030, with people aged 60 years and over making up 15% of the population. Cheah Tuck Wing of Third Age Media Association discusses the challenges faced by this group.

The Role of Third Age Media Association in

There is nothing that glitters for people in their golden years.

The government may need to institute a time banking policy, such as practised in Switzerland, to encourage the younger generation to care for senior citizens, said Third Age Media Association founding president Cheah Tuck Wing

MCOA mencadangkan penubuhan sebuah kementerian yang ditugaskan khas untuk memenuhi keperluan warga emas dan memudahkan penyediaan perkhidmatan bersepadu kepada golongan itu

Malaysian Coalition on Ageing berkata, warga emas wajar mendapat keselamatan sosial dan manfaat, kemudahan serta infrastruktur awam lebih baik

The newly-launched Malaysian Coalition on Ageing (MCOA) is advocating for the establishment of a ministry specially tasked with upholding the needs of the elderly, including facilitating provision of services for senior citizens.

With many senior citizens living alone without family or support, having a community to lean on for assistance will go a long way.

More than 850,000 senior citizens have yet to take their Covid-19 boosters, despite remaining a high-risk group for developing severe Covid. Tonight, we ask Cheah Tuck Wing from the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing what's behind the slow uptake among senior citizens.

MCOA yang dilancarkan pada Sabtu mencadangkan penubuhan sebuah kementerian yang ditugaskan khas untuk memenuhi keperluan warga emas dan memudahkan penyediaan perkhidmatan bersepadu kepada golongan itu

More care and attention should be given to empower the elderly in civil society, says the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing (MCOA).

Despite the economic ramifications of Covid-19, the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) stellar performance in 2021 means it would continue to be the main savings investment option for retirement, say economists.

There is nothing that glitters for people in their golden years

Promoting Healthy and Active Aging