With Malaysia set to become an ageing nation in the coming decade, demand for senior-friendly properties is expected to increase. This will have implications on the way homebuyers choose their properties, and how property developers design and plan their projects to cater for the growing silver-h...

Property developers’ initiatives to help seniors age in place

Many today still find it difficult to talk about mental health, despite an increase in societal awareness on the matter. This is true particularly among the senior community who struggle to overcome long-held personal and cultural beliefs.

Support for senior mental health still lacking

Retirees who rely on fixed deposits (FDs) to sustain their retirement needs may see their funds depleted sooner than expected owing to the current low-interest-rate environment. To mitigate this situation, investment experts believe that this group needs to rethink their strategy and consider alt...

A different approach to retirement investing

An outcome of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in March is that many senior citizens have become more digitally savvy.

While younger people can get their day-to-day necessities as and when needed, some places do not allow those above and below certain ages to enter their premises, espec...

Seniors becoming digitally savvy during pandemic

Dr Sharon Choo Yoke Ling was just eight years old when she began to notice the local doctor visiting her home at regular intervals. Her grandfather was terminally ill and living out the remainder of his life at home. Needless to say, he was in a lot of pain and discomfort and required frequent ho...

Improving palliative care

The retirement landscape today looks vastly different from a decade ago. While Malaysians tend to retire from their full-time jobs in their sixties, many find themselves back in the workforce shortly after, be it for financial reasons or just to keep themselves occupied.

Seniors typical...

Seniors valued in the corporate world

The founders of SmartPeep began looking for a technology-based solution to assist seniors at home after they experienced the stress that occurs when an elderly family member gets into an accident or falls sick.

“Four years ago, our CEO Lim Meng Hui’s grandmother fell when she was at hom...

Ageing in the tech era

The 60+ generation is ageing radically differently than previous generations, says the Global Wellness Trends Report in its The Future Wellness Trends Report published recently.

Retirees are starting businesses, running marathons and travelling widely, it points out.

“With inc...

A market waiting to be tapped

While most folks in their sixties are enjoying a leisurely life, 68-year-old Vanaja Dhanan is busy marketing her latest children’s book, conducting energy healing courses and working three days a week for the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam).

The changing nature of ageing

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd has recommended investors “subscribe” ACE Market-bound Farm Price Holdings Bhd at an initial public offering (IPO) price of 24 sen and a fair value (FV) of 29 sen based on 13x FY24F EPS, translating to 21% upside to IPO price.

In a not...

Mercury Securities advises investors to subscribe ACE Market bound Farm Price with fair value of 29 sen 

An appliance maker in southern China is finding it hard to ship its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because China's big banks are throttling payments for such transactions out of concern over US sanctions.

China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back

Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group on Monday posted a 31% rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on a constant exchange currency basis helped by strong performance across segments, and announced an additional US$2 billion (RM9.5 billion) share buyback.

Insurer AIA's 1Q new business value rises 31%, announces US$2b buyback

A Democratic senator on Sunday questioned whether the Biden administration was properly assessing whether Israel was complying with international law, following a Reuters report that some senior US officials did not find that country's assurances credible.

US senator questions whether State Dept properly assessing Israel conduct

LONDON (April 28): Border Force staff at Britain's busiest airport, Heathrow, will go on strike for four days from Monday, in protest over changes to their working conditions.

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said more than 300 members of staff would stop working early on ...

UK border force staff to strike at Heathrow from Monday

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout

Malaysia is making significant strides in the drone technology sector, with top drone services companies like Aerodyne Group, Meraque Group and Aonic Group currently ranked among the best in the world based on their size, growth, funding and visibility.

Malaysia’s drone tech landscape set to fly high

Once renowned as avid overseas tourists, the Japanese are staying closer to home these days.

Weaker yen keeps Japanese tourists at home while visitors throng

Ukraine’s government said two servicemen on leave in Germany were fatally stabbed and a Russian suspect was arrested on murder charges.

Russian arrested in Germany in fatal stabbing of two Ukrainians

Arsenal held on to beat battling local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 away and remain a point clear at the top of the Premier League after an emphatic first-half display and a nervous second period in an electric derby atmosphere on Sunday.

Arsenal hang on to beat Spurs, maintain lead at top

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating a senior leader in the northern region on suspicion of appointing several companies believed to be linked to him for supply projects valued at about RM300,000.

Senior leader under probe for suspected cronyism over supply projects

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has requested information from German authorities concerning the alleged acquisition of luxury vehicles in Germany, financed by 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds, according to MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

MACC probes alleged luxury car buys in Germany with 1MDB funds

KOTA BHARU (April 28): Oil and gas exploration and production outfit Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is looking to leverage the economic boom in the Tok Bali area (in Kelantan), by using it as one of its operating hubs.&nbsp;

Hibiscus Petroleum looking to leverage the economic boom in Tok Bali

CAIRO (April 28): Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum International airport worth 128 billion AED (US$34.85 billion), he said on Sunday in a post on X.

Dubai ruler approves new US$35 bil airport terminal

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Police have verified the arrest of Chegu Bard, also known as Badrul Hisham Shaharin, a member of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's Information Committee, on Saturday (April 27), and are launching an investigation into his Facebook post regarding the purported opening of a casino in Forest City.

Police detain Chegu Bard, launch investigation into casino statement

RIYADH (April 28): Agrobank&nbsp;president and chief executive officer Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin has been re-elected as vice-chairman of the Association of National Development Finance Institutions in Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (Adfimi) from 2025-2027.

Agrobank’s Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah re-elected as Islamic bank association’s vice-chairman for 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia believes there is a need to revisit commitments to sustainable development, efficient global resources and fair and balanced trade among countries, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

Zafrul: Trade-related and ESG measures must be fair to developing countries

RIYADH (April 28): The Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (Asean-GCC) should find mechanisms to advance trade, investments, collaboration and research, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council should find mechanisms to advance trade, investment — Anwar

RIYADH (April 28):&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi&nbsp;held a bilateral meeting with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here on Sunday.

Anwar holds meeting with President of Rwanda

Once renowned as avid overseas tourists, the Japanese are staying closer to home these days.

CAIRO (&nbsp;April 28): A Hamas delegation will visit Cairo on Monday for talks aimed at securing a ceasefire, a Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday, as mediators stepped up efforts to reach a deal ahead of an Israeli assault on the southern city of Rafah.

Hamas delegation to visit Cairo on Monday for Gaza ceasefire talks, Hamas official says

BEIJING/TOKYO (April 28): China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbours.

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

Ukraine’s government said two servicemen on leave in Germany were fatally stabbed and a Russian suspect was arrested on murder charges.

The 6,272-acre Bandar Sri Sendayan, which is part of the upcoming economic growth area of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0, is a self-sustaining township in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan where residents will find daily conveniences on their doorstep. It is now offering premium living with Resort Villa, an exclusive RM135.9 million development that consists of just 34 two-storey bungalow villas.

Exclusive luxury offerings at Bandar Sri Sendayan

Arsenal held on to beat battling local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 away and remain a point clear at the top of the Premier League after an emphatic first-half display and a nervous second period in an electric derby atmosphere on Sunday.

Malaysia&nbsp;is making significant strides in the drone technology sector, with top drone services companies like Aerodyne Group, Meraque Group and Aonic Group currently ranked among the best in the world based on their size, growth, funding and visibility.

Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.

Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal with 2-0 win over Forest

At least four people died, including a four-month-old baby, and scores were injured in Oklahoma this weekend after dozens of twisters swept the US Southern Plains, while weather alerts on Sunday put more than seven million Americans under tornado warnings.

At least four dead after dozens of tornadoes strike Oklahoma

A superb second-half brace by Mary Fowler set Manchester City on course for a 4-0 away win over Bristol City on Sunday that moves them six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League table, relegating Bristol City in the process.

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