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Malaysia on road to champion the silver economy – Pravin Periasamy

As ageing demographics reshape the labour market, initiatives such as KWAP’s Jana MyPesara microfinancing platform signal Malaysia’s push to unlock retiree entrepreneurship and build a more inclusive, future-ready economy under the 13th Malaysia Plan

The rise of active ageing in Malaysia’s silver workforce — Ong Ai Ling

With more Malaysians aged 70 and above continuing to work, experts and policymakers are rethinking what it means to age with dignity

Ageing, high-density Bayan Baru urgently needs public hospital: Sim

MP says the existing Penang General Hospital and Hospital Balik Pulau on the island are too far to be accessed by elderly and chronically ill patients

Singapore’s ageing population braces for rising insurance costs as MediShield Life premiums surge

Retirees face tough choices as healthcare costs climb, with private insurance plans becoming increasingly unaffordable

GLICs, retirement funds should invest more in healthcare system: govt MP

With ageing population and rise in non-communicable diseases, Howard Lee suggests more investments in auxiliary healthcare services to relieve bottlenecks at government facilities

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders