Success rate must improve under new action plan, all govt ministries, agencies responsible must implement it in time, says Noraini

State govt endeavours to provide comfortable spaces, infrastructure to realise metropolis goal, says MB

DOSM data shows 14 pct of population will be aged 65 and above by then

Dewan also seeks clarification on govt spending on new helicopter plant

Exco says move will ensure older residents’ independent mobility as nation heads towards ageing population

Malaysian women each having 1.7 children now, down from four kids in 1980

Different ministries must help to train the 50,000 people needed as caregivers under 13MP

PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Malaysia’s ageing trend continues, with 12 states now categorised as ageing, according to the Current Population Estimates Malaysia 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The government is reviewing the need to restructure the country’s existing healthcare financing system to ensure it is more sustainable, inclusive, and effective in the long run as outlined in the Health White Paper, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

By Nadiah Zamlus  SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — The 2025 Selangor Budget, set to be tabled this Friday, is expected to include initiatives to reduce income disparities through empowerment programmes and a comprehensive strategy for elderly care and welfare, in light of the state’s anticipated ageing...

By Yasmin Ramlan  CYBERJAYA, Oct 24 — Selangor’s efforts to enhance healthcare access for the B40 group, particularly in promoting healthy ageing, has drawn high praise for ensuring that vulnerable communities can access vital nutrition and essential needs. Epidemiology and public health...

SEPANG, Sept 5 — The government will emphasise several sectors in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), including education, health and a balanced economy.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — Eleven districts in Malaysia have been identified as ageing districts where seven per cent of the population comprise those aged 65 years and over, according to the Current Population Estimates, Administrative District, 2024 published by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 30 — The state government has introduced several assistance schemes to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), as Malaysia has recorded a downward trend since 2010. State executive councillor for women empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari said...

By Danial Dzulkifly SELANGOR is leading the development of a care economy in Malaysia, addressing rising demand as the country becomes an ageing nation. Its care economy initiative recognises the economic contribution of childcare and elderly care, acknowledges the contribution of paid...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Understanding the implications of an ageing population is crucial for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to develop sustainable solutions to support the well-being of older people, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

KLANG, June 22 —The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will extend the Exercise Programme for Senior Citizens 2024 to 120 locations nationwide to promote a more active lifestyle among the elderly.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — It is time for Malaysia to embrace serious reforms to its pension and retirement frameworks to ensure financial security and equity for all, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March 1, 2024, can benefit the rakyat in the form of cash aid, urban infrastructure and healthcare amid the ageing population in the country.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 9 – Newly-appointed state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin spearheads a transformative approach to public healthcare in Selangor by emphasising preventive strategies and healthy living. She believes that reshaping...