SAPP calls on govt, private sector to prioritise elderly welfare

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Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Api-Api Constituency Liaison Committee Chairman Wong Vui Khim has called upon both the government and private sectors to prioritise the needs and concerns of senior citizens.

While Sabah boasts numerous daycare centres, nurseries and pre-kindergarten facilities, centres that cater to the needs of the elderly are often overlooked, he said after presenting fruits, pomelo, and mooncakes to the Comfort Aged Care Centre in Likas in conjunction with the recent Mooncake Festival.His visit to the centre was also to study the pressing issue of Malaysia’s ageing population, with a particular emphasis on the situation in Sabah.

“Findings of a study revealed a significant correlation between the increase in the population of individuals aged above 60 and a subsequent decline in GDP growth per capita,” he said. SPONSORED CONTENT Daily Express members: Enjoy 1 for 1 signature cocktails and more at Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu: DAILY EXPRESS is partnering with Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu to offer an exclusive deal for our members. Read more “According to the study, for every 10 per cent rise in the proportion of this age group, there is a corresponding decrease of 5.7 per cent in GDP growth per capita.

He highlighted the significant implications that the increasing ageing population will have on various sectors including healthcare, financial services, city planning, and social services, and emphasised the need for careful consideration and proactive measures to address the challenges that lie ahead.“Kota Kinabalu is a prime city for living with easy access to government and private hospitals.

 

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