A Solution To Elderly Abandonment?

Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Universiti Putra Malaysia

07-Feb-25 07:45

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The proposal for Malaysia's Senior Citizens Bill has been under consideration since March 2023 and has yet to be tabled. Meanwhile, there has been a steady rise in cases of children abandoning their parents at hospitals in recent years peaking during festive seasons. Chai Sen Tyng, a senior research officer at Universiti Putra Malaysia shares his perspective.

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Categories: government, Law/Activism, controversies, Family/Parenting, wellness, health policy

Tags: senior citizens bill, filial support law, malaysia, eldercare, elderly abandonment, elder abuse,

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