Punishing those who neglect the elderly


EARLIER this week, a news item caught my eye. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail had announced that a Bill for senior citizens was expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2021, citing a need for legislation to protect the rights of the elderly.

This, she had said, was due to the increasing number of neglect and abuse cases.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman shares insights on LinkedIn and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

Next In Columnists

Desperately seeking my squat
Cost of fencing off bad behaviour
Momentum matters as Arsenal seize control of the title race
Beyond trade: ACFTA 3.0 and the new language of global development
Trump, Venezuela and rewriting the world order
Finding the perfect beat in the bedroom
What now after Muhyiddin’s bombshell?
Out of reach, out of touch
Big trouble in little Perlis
Involved, vigilant parenting is the best safety measure

Others Also Read