‘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
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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
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Open invitation to celebrate Malaysia Day with SABM (Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia) 16 September is Malaysia Day. As in 2011, I celebrated the day with friends at SABM (Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia). Children from the rural-urban exchange program gave a 30-minute performance of three mimes, an interview on racism and a lively dance to Kate
THE IGNOMINY OF BEING LABELLED ‘DAN LAIN-LAIN’ Read More »
And then it is Winter… You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I
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Screenshot from The Straits Times Finally our government has acknowledged the failings of our national educational system. For decades, parents have been expressing their concerns over the rapidly falling standards in our schools. Only now has the government decided to listen and take action, perhaps because of political expediency? PM Najib and Education Minister Muhyiddin(Photo:
HOPE YET FOR OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION Read More »
From The Straits Times In Singapore it is now possible to hire trained live-in caregivers. This must be welcome news to families with elderly parents who are bedridden or who require 24/7 monitoring. This is a cost-saving alternative to nursing homes which are often a drain on families with limited financial resources. These caregivers are
HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES THAT MAKE GOOD SENSE Read More »
