No thought for the elderly and infirm


MALAYSIA is a rapidly ageing society and yet we are light years behind countries that have already put in place provisions to make life easier not only for the already aged, but also future seniors who will need such services.

I recently visited Immigration Department headquarters in Johor Baru. The office is always overcrowded so there is never enough seating.

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