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Top 5 at 5: 50,000 Caregivers by 2030 — But Who Will Train Them?

Dr Wong Teck Wee, Vice President, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society

05-Aug-25 17:00

Top 5 at 5: 50,000 Caregivers by 2030 — But Who Will Train Them?

As Malaysia plans to boost the number of trained caregivers and expand elderly support services, questions remain about capacity and long-term sustainability. We speak with Dr Wong Teck Wee, Vice President of the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society, about why volunteer programmes can’t replace full-time care and what’s needed to meet the growing demand.

Other stories we covered:

• Zara Qairina's mother files second police report: Zara's mother has requested the exhumation of her daughter’s body, citing bruises and potential evidence overlooked in initial investigations. With mounting public pressure and unverified claims swirling online, we hear from Datuk Jannie Lasimbang, ADUN of Kapayan, about how investigations should proceed and the risks of trial by social media.
• NGO seeks clemency for Indonesian drug trafficking victim: After over a decade on death row, Asih—also known as Ani Anggraeni—is now serving a 30-year sentence in Malaysia for drug trafficking. Rights groups allege she is a victim of a trafficking syndicate and has been denied proper cancer treatment in prison. We speak to Tham Jia Vern, Research Lead at the HAYAT, about why they’re calling for her release and how Malaysians can support the cause.
• Taman Amansiara homeowners could face RM7.8m in fines: Hundreds of homeowners are facing steep penalties after learning their homes were originally reserved under the bumiputera quota. We speak with Anfaal Saari, State Assembly Member (ADUN) for Taman Templer, about enforcement gaps.
• Influencer gives chicken bones to homeless man: Three influencers are under investigation after posting a viral video of themselves giving leftover chicken bones to a homeless man—allegedly as a prank. Despite claims the video was staged and the man was compensated, the backlash has prompted a probe by MCMC. We discuss.

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Produced by: Sneha Harikannan, Tee Shiao Eek, Dashran Yohan, Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam


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