It’s community centres that our seniors need most


WOMEN, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri requested for feedback on the proposed Senior Citizens Bill yesterday (“Public feedback sought on Senior Citizens Bill”, Sunday Star, June 7; online at bit.ly/star_feed).

The Bill, as I understand it, is intended to strengthen the protection, welfare and rights of seni­or citizens in line with Malaysia’s ageing population.

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