Malaysia needs more aged care providers

PETALING JAYA: There is a need for more aged care providers such as geriatricians and occupational therapists as Malaysia transitions to an ageing nation, says Prof Nathan Vythialingam.

“If we look at the number of geriatricians in the country, it is frightening because we have fewer than 100 geriatricians for a population of (close to) 34 million,” said the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society founder.