Need to coordinate elder care efforts

Grand affection: Shuhaidah Rozi (left) taking care of her 77-year-old grandmother Zawidatul Asma with the help of a maid at their home in Subang Jaya. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: There is a need to ensure all ministries and agencies are aligned as the country works towards having 50,000 skilled caregivers for its growing ageing population, as announced under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), say ministers.

The Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 2018 (Act 802) must also be enforced to grant the Health Ministry authority over matters concerning skilled caregivers for the elderly.