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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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Six foreign players max on matchday under new MFL rule

Set to start in 2025-2026 M-League season, new quota reflects MFL’s commitment to strengthening national squad, ensuring clubs spend within their means

Haze returns: API exceeds 150 in Nilai, Seremban, Johan Setia

Including Kuantan, four areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am

Malaysia Airlines cancels more Shanghai flights as Typhoon Bavi intensifies

National carrier suspends Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai services on July 11 and 12, following earlier Taipei flight cancellations due to worsening weather conditions

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