Sabah rolls out Merpati eldercare programme to support working families


SANDAKAN: A new community-based eldercare programme has been introduced in Sabah to support working families while ensuring senior citizens remain active and socially engaged.

The Merpati programme, or Elderly Day Care Centre, provides daytime care services for those aged 60 and above, including supervision, meals, basic health monitoring and structured activities.

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