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Johor increasing activity centres for elderly folk
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (401+ words) Public spaces also being fitted with more senior-friendly features such as barrier-free pathways, special toilets and rest areas Johor is strengthening efforts to safeguard the well-being of senior citizens through a wide range of initiatives. "Among key measures is the…...
Senior Citizens Bill to be ready in six months, the elderly cannot afford the wait, says Nancy
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (463+ words) Stay signed in to save the points you've earned. Click on the points to redeem your rewards at Nexus before they expire. KUALA LUMPUR: The Woman, Family and Community Development Ministry is pushing to present the Senior Citizen Bill at…...
For 27 years, this Malaysian grandma taught dancing to help seniors stay active
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (931+ words) Helen'Ow, 75, has turned her lifelong love of dancing into a way of life, using it to stay active while also building a close-knit community in Seri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. For the past 27 years, the septuagenarian has been helping women in…...
Senior-friendly plan on track
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (543+ words) PENANG has achieved 85% overall progress in implementing programmes and projects under the Age-Friendly City Penang Island (AFCPI) Strategic Action Plan as of the end of 2025. State social development, welfare and non-Islamic affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the progress…...
Fortune teller claims trial to charge of causing senior citizen's death
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (158+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: A fortune teller claimed trial at the Selayang Sessions Court to a charge of causing the death of a senior citizen last week. Toh Kai Lun, 30, was accused of causing the death of Lim Kim Thong, 76, at a…...
Seniors find companionship and independence at PAWE
1+ week, 1+ day ago (509+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Former "financial assistant Nik Aiza Nik Zakaria, 64, used to feel overwhelmed by the fast-moving digital world. She did not know how to shop online or scan QR codes and relied entirely on cash. "I didn't know how to…...
Selangor seniors keep fit
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (1618+ words) URBAN communities across Selangor are increasingly embracing low-impact practices such as qigong, tai chi and aerobics in public exercise sessions. Apart from individual groups holding such sessions in their neighbourhood playgrounds, the city councils of Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and…...
Fast-track Senior Citizens Bill, urges Lee Lam Thye
4+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The government should fast-track the tabling of the proposed Senior Citizens Bill, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). The senior citizen welfare advocate described the move as a "national imperative" as Malaysia moves towards an ageing society....
Seniors, you can walk, not run, to play football
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (777+ words) If you've found yourself glued to the TV lately keeping up with all the excitement of tournament matches or have been nervously watching the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, you might be feeling inspired to lace up your trainers and give…...
Goodies for Penang seniors
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (149+ words) Senior citizens receiving goodie bags and 'ang pow' from STM Lottery Sdn Bhd management and Penang Chinese Town Hall vice-chairman Datuk Teh Eng Hin (right) at Lee Sih Chong Soo Association in George Town. STM Lottery's Sports Toto CNY Ang…...