In 5 years, approximately one in six Malaysians will be aged 60 and above. In the face of this demographic shift, Penang Island has become the first city in Malaysia to complete the application process to be recognised by the WHO’s global network to be an Age-Friendly City Status. The initiative aims to transform neighbourhoods, transport, and services for older persons. To mark the International Day of Older Persons, on this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Seri Lawrence Cheah, Chairman of PPAWE (Pertubuhan Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas) Jelutong, and Dr Sangeeta Kaur Darshan Singh, Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society @mhasociety_ and also the Project Manager for the Age-Friendly City, Penang Island Initiative.
