With a permanent resolution at the policy stage far from sight, several parties have taken to forming support groups and outreach programmes to educate seniors in living a more fulfilling and healthier life. “When you retire, it is not the end of life. Life goes on. You must stay active for your own sanity and […]
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Yesterday, 5 December was International Volunteers Day (IVD), a day set aside each year by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1985 to celebrate the contributions made by volunteers, non-profit organizations and community groups to promote global peace and improve the quality of life. Volunteerism is something that was instilled in us back in
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Malaysia’s superrich. Source: NST There were few surprises in the recently-released list of Malaysia’s top 20 billionaires. The same faces are there in the annual list. It used to be millionaires topping the list. Obviously these former millionaires have raised not only their net worth, but a few have also made the leap to Forbes’
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The auditorium at AUTORR. (Photo taken in Feb 2009.) I was conducting a workshop session yesterday when I noticed Lin Chua among the participants. Later, as I listened to her share about her passion and mission in life, I couldn’t help marveling at this icon of a woman who continues to give so much of herself
A view of the uniquely-designed environmentally-friendly multi-function hall. If you have never heard of AUTORR, you are probably not the only one. This is all set to change later this year when the centre opens its doors to the public. AUTORR will be on everyone’s lips, especially those of the senior citizens. A rather unusual
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