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Time running out: Urgent call for government action on elderly care – Jepry Jaws

With Malaysia’s senior population set to rise, experts and citizens urge stronger support for healthcare, financial relief, and social services for the elderly, ahead of the 2027 Budget

Free influenza vaccines for senior citizens with chronic illnesses from Feb 18  

MOH announces nationwide programme for those aged 60 and above, urging early appointments via MySejahtera amid phased vaccine distribution

Loyalty doesn’t pay: MPs seek fairness for elderly facing steep medical insurance premium hikes

Group of lawmakers led by Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin question insurance and takaful operators if they are disregarding Bank Negara’s directive to ease financial burden on policyholders

Senior citizen loses RM3.5 mil in land sale scam

Cops say victim’s lawyer was present during signing of agreement, fingerprint verification at Petaling Land Office on same day

Elderly hit hard by online fraud: RM552.5 mil lost from 2021 to 2023

Records show losses incurred by senior citizens significantly higher despite lower number of victims
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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

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

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