Bad Idea
Allowing another EPF withdrawal will put contributors in grave financial danger: Expert
Tun M’s longevity exposed with seven simple secrets
AT 97 years-old, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has survived three open heart surgeries.
Keep registration fees low
Consumer groups urge the government to maintain public health prices
Never too old to impart leadership lessons
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.
M’sia to be aged nation, more focus for elderly in Budget 2023
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.
‘Malaysia may need time banking policy’
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
Tubuh kementerian khusus untuk penuhi keperluan warga emas - MCOA
MCOA mencadangkan penubuhan sebuah kementerian yang ditugaskan khas untuk memenuhi keperluan warga emas dan memudahkan penyediaan perkhidmatan bersepadu kepada golongan itu
Putrajaya digesa tubuh kementerian khusus untuk warga emas
Malaysian Coalition on Ageing berkata, warga emas wajar mendapat keselamatan sosial dan manfaat, kemudahan serta infrastruktur awam lebih baik
Establish dedicated ministry to uphold needs of elderly - MCOA
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.
Creating a support community for senior citizens’ care
With many senior citizens living alone without family or support, having a community to lean on for assistance will go a long way.
Consider This: Ageing | Beyond The Pandemic
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.
Tubuh kementerian khusus untuk keperluan warga emas: MCOA
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
Elderly Malaysians deserve more care and attention, says coalition
More care and attention should be given to empower the elderly in civil society, says the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing (MCOA).
Kudos to EPF over 6.1% dividend
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.
MP SPEAKS | Strategies and implementation plans for ageing population needed
The ageing population is not a new issue. It is merely a long-neglected issue.
Elderly face many problems but there is now little help
There is nothing that glitters for people in their golden years
Move to stop EPF i-Citra withdrawals lauded
The decision to stop Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors from withdrawing their savings via its i-Citra programme has been lauded.
Health and social systems a priority in shifting demographic trend
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in six people in the world will be aged 60 and above in the next nine years.
M’sia to be aged nation, more focus for elderly in Budget 2023
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.
No Problem for Seniors to work beyond 60
Seniors will have no trouble adapting to the modern workplace if the retirement age is raised beyond 60.
Banking on Time
Concept of being paid for services in hours rather than cash catching on in some countries, but not much enthusiasm locally
Using volunteers to help gain senior citizens’ trust
Seniors are more receptive to vaccination when they have good peer support.
Many elderly people are neglected and do not have financial security after retirement.
senior citizens are increasingly getting marginalised
The ageing conundrum
AS Malaysia struggles to exit the middle-income trap, the country has to juggle a shrinking population that is also ageing earlier than previously expected.