Preparing for an ageing nation


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FOLLOWING Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri’s call for public feedback on the Senior Citizens Bill (“Public feedback sought on Senior Citizens Bill”, Sunday Star, June 7; online at bit.ly/star_feed), I would like to share my thoughts.

The Senior Citizens Bill presents an opportunity to shape how Malaysia supports ageing in the decades ahead.

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