MALAYSIA is ageing faster than ever but are our families, communities and laws keeping pace?
Should adult children be legally required to care for their ageing parents? Where do we draw the line between moral responsibility and legal obligation?
In the latest episode of the Life & The City podcast, hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab unpack the proposed Senior Citizens Bill with Malaysian Coalition on Ageing president Cheah Tuck Wing.
They explore why the Bill is being introduced and highlights the modern challenges older people face, from financial insecurity to inadequate support systems.
The trio also debate whether adult children should have a legal duty to provide for their parents, while debunking common misconceptions surrounding the legislation.
Beyond family dynamics, the episode dives into the structural protections the Bill aims to provide, how it can improve seniors’ quality of life, and why managing an ageing society requires far more than just new laws.
The Life & The City podcast series airs fortnightly, spotlighting issues that matter to urbanites.
Catch the full episode on www.youtube.com/@thestaronline/podcasts or www.thestar.com.my/metro
