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Rise In Seniors Living Alone Signals Need For Community Care Reform - UPM
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (423+ words) PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- The rising number of senior citizens living alone in Malaysia is not merely a lifestyle shift, but a sign of changing social structures that could have serious implications for their well-being, safety and quality of life. Universiti…...
MOH Backs Fast-tracking Senior Citizens Bill, Interventions From Age 50 - Dzulkefly
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (299+ words) PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) backs expediting the Senior Citizens Bill as part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for older people's rights, facilities and services. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the 2025 National Health…...
20 New PAWE Planned Nationwide This Year - Welfare Dept DG
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (505+ words) NIBONG TEBAL, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The government plans to establish up to 20 new Senior Citizens Activity Centres (PAWE) nationwide this year to strengthen community support systems'for the elderly. Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said each PAWE…...
My STEP Continuation To Benefit Graduates, PWDs, Seniors - Expert
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (514+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 28(Bernama) --The government's decision to continue the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (My STEP) in 2026 is seen as appropriate in providing short-term job opportunities for graduates, including persons with disabilities (Pw Ds) and senior citizens, said work and disability…...