Malaysia Needs a Central Agency for Elderly Care
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Malaysia requires a central agency to prepare for the rapidly growing number of older people. According to a report by CodeBlue, the country's elderly population is increasing quickly, yet responsibility for elderly care is currently scattered across several ministries.
This situation poses a challenge in coordinating long-term care services. Each ministry has its own roles and policies, so coordination among them often becomes difficult. As a result, planning for elderly care services may not proceed smoothly.
Proposals to establish agencies such as a Health and Long-Term Care Development Council, as seen in several other countries, have also been discussed. Such an agency could play a key role in coordinating policies, services and funding for elderly care.
So far, there has been no official decision on the establishment of such an agency. Relevant parties are expected to continue examining these proposals, as the rising number of older people is expected to have a major impact on families and the national health system in the future.
Sources: CodeBlue
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