Victim abandoned by roadside after savings accounts drained by suspects, says Pahang police chief

Women in politics crucial to amplifying voices of vulnerable groups, says Anfaal

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

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

Anfaal concerned with nation's demographic changes, necessity for holistic ageing strategy

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, July 29 — The Dewan Rakyat will discuss, among other issues, implications for highway users if the government does not postpone the toll rate hike this year, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 23.

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...

TANGKAK, June 26 — A repeat housebreaker with 39 prior convictions has been arrested for allegedly resuming his criminal activities in and around Tangkak, Johor.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, June 10 — The second series of Gagasan Rumpun Selangor (GRS) is scheduled to take place at the end of this year on a larger and more festive scale. State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam Ismail said the concept for the second series of the...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 29 — A proposal to raise Malaysia’s mandatory retirement age to 65 has sparked renewed debate over the country’s readiness for an ageing population, drawing mixed reactions from economists and policy experts. While the move could help retain skilled talent...

By Aliff Haiqal Mohamed SHAH ALAM, May 21 — The state government has especially reframed the Khairat Darul Ehsan (KDE) scheme to ensure more elderly and disabled folk receive the KDE RM1,000 death benefit. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the new...

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Senior citizens with at least one comorbid or chronic disease are advised to get the influenza vaccine for free through the Senior Citizen Influenza Immunisation programme at the Health Ministry's (MOH) selected facilities.

PAPAR, May 18 — A total of 190 Senior Citizens’ Activity Centres (PAWEs) registered with the Social Welfare Department (JKM) nationwide are in operation as Malaysia prepares to become an ageing country by 2030.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — An elderly man lost RM5.02 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme on social media.

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry is targeting to generate RM180 billion in property sales across all sectors this year, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The body of a senior citizen, believed to have been murdered, was discovered in a house in Kampung Baru Puchong yesterday.

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, Feb 11 — An expert has recommended expanding community-based care and mobile caregiving services in Petaling Jaya to enhance support for senior citizens. Selangor Care Economy advisory committee member Khadijah Alavi said elderly individuals who continue living...