Senior Citizens Bill to strengthen protection for older Malaysians, says Nancy Shukri

The Senior Citizens Bill will focus on the protection and well-being of senior citizens, aiming to enhance their quality of life.

This bill is part of the government's ongoing efforts to support and safeguard senior citizens in line with demographic changes.

Minister Nancy Shukri stated that senior citizens should be valued as role models rather than burdens, promoting strong family values.

MELAKA, Oct 3 — The physical and mental well-being of senior citizens will be among the key areas addressed under the Senior Citizens Bill, which is expected to be tabled in the Cabinet soon, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

She said the bill was being drafted to ensure senior citizens receive adequate protection in various aspects of life, enabling them to enjoy a better quality of life.

“The government already has policies and frameworks in place for senior citizens, and this bill is a follow-up measure to further strengthen their protection.

“The bill specifically focuses on safeguarding senior citizens so that they are protected in all aspects,” she told reporters after officiating the 2026 National-Level Senior Citizens Day celebration at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh here today.

Also present was Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang RamJanuary

Nancy said the bill reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening support, protection and care systems for senior citizens, ensuring they remain relevant to current needs and future demographic changes in the country.

She added that senior citizens should not be regarded as a burden, but instead valued and encouraged to serve as role models for the younger generation, in line with efforts to strengthen family values.

Commenting on the issue of independent speakers, Nancy said her ministry was ready to cooperate with relevant parties to screen individuals appointed to deliver talks to ensure they had the necessary qualifications and calibre.

“It would not be entirely appropriate for us to take over the responsibility (of conducting the screenings) as the matter comes under the purview of other agencies or ministries. However, we can work together by reminding those organising such talks to ensure that the speakers are of high calibre,” she said.

According to media reports, police received a report on September 26 over an allegation of sexual harassment of a child by a motivational speaker.

Perlis police chief DCP Hamzah Hashim said the report was lodged at 2.09am and the case was being investigated under Section 12 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. — Bernama

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《老年人法案》将着重关注老年人的保护和福祉，旨在提高他们的生活质量。

该法案是政府为应对人口结构变化而持续支持和保障老年人权益所做努力的一部分。

南希·舒克里部长表示，老年人应该被视为榜样而不是负担，并提倡重视家庭价值观。

马六甲，10月3日讯——妇女、家庭及社区发展部长拿督斯里南希·舒克里表示，老年人的身心健康将是《老年人法案》重点关注的领域之一，该法案预计很快将提交内阁审议。

她说，起草该法案是为了确保老年人在生活的各个方面都能得到充分的保护，使他们能够享受更高质量的生活。

“政府已经制定了针对老年人的政策和框架，这项法案是进一步加强对老年人保护的后续措施。”

“该法案特别关注保障老年人的权益，使他们在各个方面都受到保护，”她在今天于马六甲爱极乐国际贸易中心 (MITC) 为 2026 年全国老年人日庆祝活动揭幕后告诉记者。

出席者包括社会福利部（JKM）总监 Datuk Che Murad Sayang RamJanuary

南希表示，该法案体现了政府致力于加强对老年人的支持、保护和护理体系，确保这些体系与当前的需求以及国家未来的人口变化保持相关性。

她补充说，老年人不应该被视为负担，而应该受到重视和鼓励，成为年轻一代的榜样，这符合加强家庭价值观的努力。

南希在评论独立演讲者问题时表示，她的部门已准备好与相关各方合作，对受邀发表演讲的人员进行筛选，以确保他们具备必要的资格和能力。

她表示：“我们接管（放映活动的）责任并不完全合适，因为此事属于其他机构或部门的管辖范围。但是，我们可以共同努力，提醒此类讲座的组织者确保演讲者具备高水平的素质。”

据媒体报道，警方于9月26日接到报案，称一名励志演讲者涉嫌性骚扰儿童。

玻璃市州警区主任哈姆扎·哈希姆副警监表示，警方于凌晨2点09分接到报案，目前正根据2017年《性侵儿童法》第12条展开调查。——马新社

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