Committee urges support as sector continues to face significant policy, governance challenges

MB says pioneering event will gather the best in care technology, stakeholders, and research

October event to spotlight speakers from Australia, Indonesia, UN Women

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The Selangor government will soon launch an artificial intelligence-powered portal to help people locate childcare and eldercare centres in the state. Known as the Sejagat, the portal will map registered care facilities and provide users with details...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, July 23 — Selangor will work with Indonesia to upskill care workers with certified practical training programmes. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said Indonesia has long exported human capital, but not specifically in the...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, May 7 — The state government is aiming for care centres in the state to be registered with the Social Welfare Department, through a special grant announced in January. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said 330 taska, old...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, March 17 — By 2030, Malaysia will become an ‘aged society’, with 15.3 per cent of its population projected to be 60 years and above.  This demographic shift is placing growing pressure on the nation’s care economy — which includes both elderly care and child care — ...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, March 17 — Selangor is stepping up efforts to support its care economy by providing financial aid, promoting technology adoption, and enhancing workforce training, to improve service quality and ensure long-term sustainability in the sector.  Many care centre...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 9 — The application deadline for those interested in the Selangor Care Accelerator 2025 (XCare) programme has been extended from tomorrow to March 31. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said 30 applicants will...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — The state administration is considering streamlining approval processes under the Speed Selangor initiative by introducing a special category for facilities for the elderly, children, and people with disabilities (PWDs) facilities in response to concerns...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 20 — The Selangor Care Accelerator (XCare) 2025 programme will feature 30 businesses pitching their ideas to expand the care economy industry. State executive councillor for women development and welfare Anfaal Saari said the first-of-its-kind programme will...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — The state government will launch the Selangor Care Accelerator (XCare) on Thursday to expand the care economy. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the programme aims to accelerate the growth of care businesses,...

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, Feb 10 — The Petaling Jaya Care Economy Action Plan 2025-2030 is expected to be tabled to the state government and subsequently adopted by all local authorities in Selangor. Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said they are committed to implementing the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — Selangor Care Accelerator (CareX) will be launched in February to widen the Selangor Care Economy Policy and drive higher revenue. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the programme will train those involved...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 — Asean Selangor Care Economy Summit will be introduced in conjunction with the Selangor International Business Summit, which will be held from October 8 to 11. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the four-day...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 24 — The Selangor Care Economy Policy launched last month emphasises the empowerment of caregivers for people with disabilities and autistic children. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said this will ensure...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — The Selangor government is set to introduce respite programmes and online training for caregivers to strengthen the care economy framework, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. These are among the key...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — The first draft of the Selangor Care Economy Policy is to be presented to a research group on September 11, marking the formal beginning of efforts to enhance community support and welfare. State executive councillor for women empowerment and...

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...

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — For a first term assemblyman and state executive councillor to be entrusted with overseeing the implementation of Selangor’s care economy agenda is no easy feat, but Anfaal Saari has gone above and beyond to ensure its delivery.  Since taking on the...