It is predicted that the demand for retirement villages in Malaysia would increase over the next five years.

Deputy minister Aiman Athirah says this is to raise awareness about the welfare of senior citizens.

An additional tax deduction for employers employing ex-prisoners will also be extended to former inmates of Henry Gurney Schools and government protection and rehabilitation institutions.

While the disease usually afflicts the elderly, genetic factors can also play a role, especially in younger patients.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says epidemiological developments in other countries suggest that a new wave of infections might occur in a few months' time.

He also says there has been an increase in hospital admissions among the elderly, with most of the cases in Category Three and above.

Beginning April 1, the vaccination status of Sinovac recipients and senior citizens who have yet to receive a booster shot will change to 'incomplete'.

A total of 16,646 or 61.3% of 32,034 deaths due to Covid-19 in the country were senior citizens.

At 65, Zakaria Abdul Wahab is enjoying the freedom that comes with setting his own schedule and the joy he finds mixing with other younger riders.

The Election Commission however assures that the SOPs put in place will be enough to keep them safe.

At the ripe old age of 96, Dr Mahathir Mohamad is still game for highway spins himself, and has no qualms about getting behind the wheel.

At 96, the former leader says many senior citizens are still able to drive safely even on major highways.