Deep Time & New Futures In Lenggong Perak
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AS YOU TURN off the North–South Express-way at Kuala Kangsar, the change in land-scape is immediate. Your line of…
April 2026
Our latest issue explores efforts to preserve and innovate local traditions, support creative industries, and promote sustainable growth in small towns across Malaysia.
Taiping Beyond The Lake Gardens
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Taiping is more than a tranquil town—it is a layered historical landscape. Today, efforts to reconnect heritage with community point to a new model: small towns as engines of sustainable, place-based development.
The Geography Of Ambition: Building Meaning Work Beyond The City
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Challenging the pull of big cities, stories from Terengganu, Cherating, Baling and Balik Pulau show how moving to smaller places can reshape ambition—where careers grow through purpose, community and slower rhythms, proving opportunity is not confined to urban centres.
Acquiring A Pro-Active Life Should Make Active Ageing A Walk In The Park
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We celebrate active ageing as aspiration and policy goal. But the term hints that growing old means becoming passive. In truth, to age actively is to reclaim initiative—to nurture the inner capacity to act, choose and give meaning.
COSMOPOLISES: A Necessary Interpretation of The World of The Future
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COSMOPOLIS. That is an exciting word that is full of positive connotations. The original Greek expresses this idea by pairing…
Dementia: A Disease An Aging Nation Cannot Ignore
7 min read
Dementia doesn’t diminish a person’s worth. Through supportive spaces like dementia-friendly day care or pop-up cafés, individuals like Mary can regain joy, agency, and connection—reminding us that empathy is the key to living well in ageing societies.
Growing Old In A System That Isn’t Forthcoming With Support
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Caring for elderly parents is labour-intensive, emotional, and mostly shouldered by women. Without systemic support, filial duty can become unsustainable, making professional care homes and innovative living arrangements essential.
The Digital Divide Among Seniors Has Changed From Having Access To Gaining Assurance
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The pandemic pushed seniors online, revealing a digital divide. Programs like DahDigital helped older Malaysians gain skills and confidence—but also exposed them to online scams, showing that digital inclusion requires both access and safety.
An Ageing Penang: What The Numbers Show
5 min read
Penang is ageing as births fall and people live longer. With smaller families and rising life expectancy, the state’s population is shifting toward older age groups—reshaping its dependency ratio and redefining future social and economic priorities.
We Need To Care For The Carers
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HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE often seen as pillars of strength, calm under pressure and endlessly compassionate. Yet, behind the white coats…
Managing An Ageing Society Is A Holistic Undertaking
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In Penang, ageing often means isolation despite financial security. True active ageing requires mobility, social connection, and support for both seniors and caregivers, so longevity is matched by quality of life.
Finding Love Again In Old Age
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Zainal and Rohani’s late-life marriage in Seberang Perai proves that companionship is essential at any age. Beyond physical activity, emotional bonds protect against loneliness and enrich the daily rhythm of older life.
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