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senior citizens

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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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports