Govt backbencher proposes dedicated ministry for senior citizens


KUALA LUMPUR: As the country heads towards becoming an ageing nation, a government backbencher has proposed the establishment of a dedicated ministry to take care of senior citizens to address all of its challenges.

Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) said since many young people are getting married later or some do not even want to get married at all, there should be a proper strategy to deal with the situation.

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