More care workers and amended laws needed to help Malaysia's elderly, says Nancy Shukri

By ARFA YUNUS

PUTRAJAYA: Hundreds more care workers and reviewing existing laws on their practices are needed to aid senior citizens as Malaysia starts becoming an ageing society in 2030.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry has successfully trained over 655 care workers since 2018 while aiming to train 385 more carers this year.

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