Experts say there is a gnawing need to address problems such as neglect and elder abuse.
Seniors and their advocates want to know if the Senior Citizens law will also address the issue of abandonment and neglect of the elderly. Photo: 123rf.com
The government has been urged to not drag its feet on the tabling of the Senior Citizens Bill to address long-standing issues plaguing the elderly in Malaysia. Experts say there is a gnawing need to address problems such as neglect and elder abuse especially due to post-pandemic pressures on families, adding the issues are not restricted to physical or emotional ill-treatment and that it also covers financial abuse.
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