With Malaysia set to become an ageing nation in the coming decade, demand for senior-friendly properties is expected to increase. This will have implications on the way homebuyers choose their properties, and how property developers design and plan their projects to cater for the growing silver-h...

Property developers’ initiatives to help seniors age in place

Many today still find it difficult to talk about mental health, despite an increase in societal awareness on the matter. This is true particularly among the senior community who struggle to overcome long-held personal and cultural beliefs.

Support for senior mental health still lacking

Retirees who rely on fixed deposits (FDs) to sustain their retirement needs may see their funds depleted sooner than expected owing to the current low-interest-rate environment. To mitigate this situation, investment experts believe that this group needs to rethink their strategy and consider alt...

A different approach to retirement investing

An outcome of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in March is that many senior citizens have become more digitally savvy.

While younger people can get their day-to-day necessities as and when needed, some places do not allow those above and below certain ages to enter their premises, espec...

Seniors becoming digitally savvy during pandemic

Dr Sharon Choo Yoke Ling was just eight years old when she began to notice the local doctor visiting her home at regular intervals. Her grandfather was terminally ill and living out the remainder of his life at home. Needless to say, he was in a lot of pain and discomfort and required frequent ho...

Improving palliative care

The retirement landscape today looks vastly different from a decade ago. While Malaysians tend to retire from their full-time jobs in their sixties, many find themselves back in the workforce shortly after, be it for financial reasons or just to keep themselves occupied.

Seniors typical...

Seniors valued in the corporate world

The founders of SmartPeep began looking for a technology-based solution to assist seniors at home after they experienced the stress that occurs when an elderly family member gets into an accident or falls sick.

“Four years ago, our CEO Lim Meng Hui’s grandmother fell when she was at hom...

Ageing in the tech era

The 60+ generation is ageing radically differently than previous generations, says the Global Wellness Trends Report in its The Future Wellness Trends Report published recently.

Retirees are starting businesses, running marathons and travelling widely, it points out.

“With inc...

A market waiting to be tapped

While most folks in their sixties are enjoying a leisurely life, 68-year-old Vanaja Dhanan is busy marketing her latest children’s book, conducting energy healing courses and working three days a week for the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam).

The changing nature of ageing

China’s imports unexpectedly shrank in November from a Covid-hit period one year ago, dashing hopes domestic demand would rebound from a low base to spur growth in the nation’s slowing economy.

China’s surprise import contraction sparks worries over demand

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said that there should be no more excuses for delays in the development of projects for the people of Sabah, especially pertaining to water and electricity supply, as well as the Pan Borneo Highway.

No more excuses for project delays in Sabah, says Anwar

With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hitting the one-year mark, 2024 will be the time for stakeholders to closely monitor Putrajaya’s execution of promised reforms, according to Socio-Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie.

2024 time for unity government to execute reforms; 'moderate probability' of US recession, says economist

The structural transformation of Axiata Group Bhd’s Indonesian subsidiaries XL Axiata and Link Net to become ServeCo and FibreCo leaders may require substantial funding, which Axiata may seek from potential investors in future to fund the growth plans, said Kenanga Research.

Axiata may seek potential investors for Link Net fibre expansion, says Kenanga Research

The recent worldwide surge of inflation is forcing political change, reminding us how efficiently this old economic problem can topple governments. In democracies, election outcomes often hinge on price developments. But the effect on autocracies is no less pronounced because inflation erodes the implicit social compact on which they base their authority.

my Say: Inflation destroys rotten governments

‘Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.’ — Nelson Mendela, 1990

Addressing religious extremism (including fundamentalism) in Malaysia necessitates a comprehensive approach, with education at its forefront. The recent ou...

my Say:Education reforms are more important than economic reforms: Countering religious extremism in Malaysia

The trajectory of global finance in 2024 hinges upon one central actor — the US Federal Reserve. When will the Fed start easing?

Condivergence: The outlook for 2024

Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a US senator warned on Wednesday.

US senator says governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications

Former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has filed five questions of law in his motion for leave to appeal against the dismissal of his defamation suit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang over the DAP stalwart's Facebook post on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fiasco.

Ex-AG poses five questions of law while seeking to reinstate RM10m defamation suit against Kit Siang

The Malaysian banking industry’s asset quality remains robust and resilient, as seen from the unchanged gross impaired loan (GIL) ratio, lighter provisioning expenses and a steady net interest margin (NIM), says RAM Ratings.

Malaysian banking industry’s asset quality remains robust, says RAM Ratings

Main Market debutant CPE Technology Bhd opened at 90 sen on Thursday, a 17 sen or 15.89% discount over its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.07, with an opening volume of 6.31 million shares.&nbsp;

CPE Technology off to lacklustre Main Market debut, drops 16%

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has downgraded the property sector to “neutral”, and said it had turned less bullish on the sector, as it expects billings to normalise, while sales and launches should see a more moderate growth ahead.

HLIB downgrades property sector to 'neutral'; top picks Sunway, OSK, IOI Properties and SimeProp

A gauge of global equities rose on Wednesday following consecutive declines to start the week, while longer-dated US&nbsp;Treasury yields fell after economic data kept afloat expectations the Federal Reserve (Fed) has leeway to cut rates next year.

Stocks edge up, 10-year Treasury yield falls as rate cut timing weighed

US&nbsp;stocks ended down on Wednesday, pulled lower by megacaps and energy shares as signs of a cooling jobs market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could start cutting interest rates early next year.

Wall St ends lower as investors weigh fresh employment data

RHB Retail Research said Wellcall Holdings Bhd is set to propel higher, surpassing the RM1.69 breakout level, on a strong trading volume, printing a new high.

Wellcall set to propel higher, says RHB Retail Research

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), taking aim at a burgeoning market dominated by Nvidia Corp, unveiled new so-called accelerator chips that it said will be able to run artificial intelligence (AI) software faster than rival products.

AMD CEO debuts Nvidia chip rival, gives eye-popping forecast

Former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has filed five questions of law in his motion for leave to appeal against the dismissal of his defamation suit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang over the DAP stalwart's Facebook post on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fiasco.

Bursa Malaysia slid further on Thursday, as Wall Street declined overnight.

At 9.09am, the FBM KLCI had given up 0.51 point&nbsp;to&nbsp;1,445.31, from Wednesday's close at 1,445.82.

Bursa makes soft opening following Wall St retreat

RHB Retail Research said MCE Holdings Bhd is set for a strong uptrend, as it broke above the RM1.97 recent high, accompanied by high trading volume.

MCE Holdings set for strong uptrend, says RHB Retail Research

The Software Alliance (BSA) has urged the Malaysian government to act on software copyright protections, following the discovery of illegitimate software use in the design and engineering of a railway project in Malaysia.

BSA urges Putrajaya to act after illegitimate software used in design and engineering of railway project

President Joe Biden moved to forgive US$4.8 billion (RM22.42 billion) in student loans Wednesday, providing relief to more than 80,000 borrowers including public sector employees and Americans who have been repaying their federal debts for decades.

Biden moves to forgive nearly US$5b in student loans

President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans on Wednesday for a fresh infusion of military aid for Ukraine, warning that a victory for Russia over Ukraine would leave Moscow in position to attack Nato allies and could draw US&nbsp;troops into a war.

Do not let Putin win, Biden pleads with Republicans on Ukraine

The ringgit traded lower against the US dollar at the opening on Thursday, as the&nbsp;US dollar index strengthened by&nbsp;0.1% to 104.153 points.

Ringgit opens easier as US dollar index strengthens

CGS-CIMB Securities has maintained its "add"&nbsp;rating and target price of 85 sen for wellness company DXN Holdings Bhd, which produces health products and dietary supplements and others. &nbsp;&nbsp;

CGS-CIMB remains bullish on DXN amid China expansion plans

Asian shares slipped with Wall Street on Thursday, while a sharp fall in oil prices to a five-month low promised to further reduce inflationary pressures, and helped boost the&nbsp;global&nbsp;bond market.

Asian shares slip with Wall Street; oil helps boost bonds

Hong Kong billionaire Henry Cheng’s family increased its stake in property developer New World Development Co&nbsp;this week, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company’s shares reached a 20-year low.

Hong Kong billionaire Cheng family said to have boosted New World stake

Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said that there should be no more excuses for delays in the development of projects&nbsp;for the people of Sabah, especially pertaining to water and electricity supply, as well as the&nbsp;Pan Borneo Highway.

With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hitting the one-year mark, 2024 will be the time for stakeholders to closely monitor Putrajaya’s execution of promised reforms, according to Socio-Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie.&nbsp;

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has initiated discussions about selling insider shares at a price that values the closely held company at US$175 billion (RM817.78 billion) or more, according to people familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at US$175b or more in tender offer — sources

The Malaysian banking industry’s asset quality remains robust and resilient, as seen from the unchanged gross impaired loan (GIL) ratio, lighter provisioning expenses and a steady net interest margin (NIM), says RAM Ratings.

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