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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 01/14/2026 > stay-aware-of-mental-state-personal-limits-when-going-deep-scuba-divers-advised

Stay aware of mental state, personal limits when going deep, scuba divers advised

Stay aware of mental state, personal limits when going deep, scuba divers advised1+ week, 15+ hour 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…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 12/18/2025 > call-to-expedite-drafting-of-senior-citizens-bill

Call to expedite drafting of Senior Citizens Bill

Call to expedite drafting of Senior Citizens Bill1+ mon, 3+ 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…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 06/13/2025 > nancy-more-feedback-needed-on-senior-citizens-bill

Nancy: More feedback needed on Senior Citizens Bill

Nancy: More feedback needed on Senior Citizens Bill7+ 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…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 06/13/2025 > senior-citizen-hurt-in-putatan-house-fire

Senior citizen hurt in Putatan house fire

Senior citizen hurt in Putatan house fire7+ 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…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 03/18/2025 > beware-of-cryptocurrency-scams-phone-scams-still-plaguing-seniors

Beware of cryptocurrency scams Phone scams still plaguing seniors

Beware of cryptocurrency scams Phone scams still plaguing seniors10+ mon, 3+ day ago   (421+ words) Tuesday, 18 Mar 2025 New and improved: Ramli officiated the opening of the of the Kuala Terengganu district police headquarters. " Bernama KUALA TERENGGANU: Cryptocurrency investment fraud is the latest trend in commercial crime, with'professionals and senior citizens increasingly falling victim to these…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 03/01/2025 > three-senior-citizens-among-94-nabbed-in-anti-drug-ops-in-melaka

Three senior citizens among 94 nabbed in anti-drug ops in Melaka

Three senior citizens among 94 nabbed in anti-drug ops in Melaka10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) MELAKA: A total of 94 men, including three senior citizens suspected of being drug addicts, were detained by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) in "Operasi Perdana" conducted in three districts from Feb 24. Melaka AADK director Noor Azrimah Ahmad said all the…...