Front page of the New Straits Times (13 Oct 2012) Here we go again. Sigh. Clarification needed one more time. In Malaysia, the term ‘pensioners’ refers to retired civil servants, and ‘pension’ refers to a sum of money that the government pays each month to those who have retired from government service at the age […]
REALLY, FOR PRIVATE SECTOR RETIREES, WHAT’S THERE TO SMILE ABOUT? Read More »
Ray Bethell conducting a symphony in the sky with his kites, deftly pulling the strings like a master puppeteer. I had meant to share this on Facebook, but Ray Bethell deserves much more than than just a brief FB mention. Indeed, it would be an injustice to post anything less than a full article about
RAY BETHELL, THE AMAZING KITE-MAN Read More »
The last time I sat behind the steering wheel of a car was back in 1998. After selling off my Chrysler Alpine, I have been depending mostly on public transport to get around. Every now and then, I am tempted to get a car, but the thought of horrendous traffic congestion, parking problems, road bullies
GETTING AROUND WITHOUT A CAR Read More »
According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, as of April 2012, 53% of American adults age 65 and older use the internet or email. I don’t have the figures for Malaysia, but based on a simple survey of the people I know or have met, I am inclined to think only a very
LONELINESS NEED NOT BE PART OF AGEING Read More »
‘People-friendly’? Not unless it includes all the rakyat, including private sector retirees especially from the middle income group who are struggling with the rising cost of living but are not eligible for welfare or most of the budget goodies. (Photo grab from NST 29 Sept ’12) Let’s get this straight. All pensioners are retirees, but
PENSIONERS GET THE CAKE, RETIREES GET THE CRUMBS Read More »
October 1 marks United Nations’ International Day of the Older Persons. The day is celebrated with a host of activities and special events for older people. However, in Malaysia the day passes just like any other day. Not many people, including older folks , even know about it. Since 2008, I have been posting an
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS – SO WHAT? Read More »
I am a senior citizen, but I am not eligible for any of the above benefits. I have been scanning the papers to see what goodies are in store for senior citizens in the Budget 2013 speech delivered by the PM yesterday. Sad to say, the PM has let the warga emas down again. Mainly
LITTLE FOR SENIORS TO CHEER ABOUT IN BUDGET 2013 Read More »
Stumbled upon these videos on AARP Youtube channel. It’s a light-hearted look at the funny side of growing old. Enjoy a good laugh at ourselves. With inflation driving prices sky high, and unemployment (and retrenchment) heading the same way, don’t be surprised to find your adult children moving back to the family home to save
A LIGHT-HEARTED LOOK AT BABY BOOMERS Read More »
The Sunday Star. Read the full article here. It’s not only happening in China. – it’s worldwide. It’s time the private sector here take note. The government has only now swung into action to start initiating policies to address the needs of ALL senior citizens in Malaysia, and not just those of the lower income group. The signs are already there. Indeed, they
A MASSIVE MARKET WAITING TO BE TAPPED Read More »
(This article below was published in The Star in October 2010. Has anything been done since to support our ageing society? Ask the senior citizens. They know the answer, and it isn’t in the affirmative!) Question Do we have the necessary system and structure in place to support an ageing society? “A society for all
HOW PREPARED ARE WE FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY? Read More »
