Malaysia is transitioning into an ageing society, with individuals aged 60 and above expected to comprise more than 15 per cent of the population by 2030. The most pressing challenges include: Limited access to age-friendly healthcare services, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Shortage of trained geriatric care providers, caregivers, and age-sensitive support systems. Rising … Healthy Ageing in Malaysia
The phenomenon of population ageing is emerging as a critical demographic trend with far-reaching socio-economic and policy implications worldwide. By 2050, the global population aged 65 years and above is projected to reach 1.6 billion (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023). In India alone, the older population is expected to rise to approximately … Ageing in India and ASEAN: The Relevance of Social Protection Preparedness
Demographic transition in ASEAN The ASEAN region is ageing rapidly: by 2035, the number of older persons aged 60 years and over in the ASEAN region is projected to increase to over 125 million, more than double the 2015 population (ASEAN, 2015). This demographic transition is driven by declining fertility rates, lower mortality rates, and … Ageing, Caregiving and Gender Equality: Reimagining the Narrative
The ASEAN region is undergoing a significant demographic transition. The population of ASEAN countries has grown more than fourfold since 1950, from 164 million to close to 700 million in 2025, and will continue to increase to an estimated 773 million people by 2050. Major changes in population age structures will be seen as a … Women and Ageing in Southeast Asia: A Gendered Demographic Transition
As the ASEAN region rapidly progresses, it also faces an unprecedented demographic shift: a rapidly ageing population. Recognising this trend, the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) was established. ACAI’s aim is to help ASEAN Member States transform the challenges of this democratic transition into opportunities. Launched at the 36th ASEAN Summit in … ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI): Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
As the population continues to age, the Philippines, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the country’s lead agency for social protection, is intensifying efforts to ensure the dignity, well-being, and active participation of Filipino senior citizens in society through community-driven care, protection, and intergenerational engagement.
Over 100 participants gathered at the ASEAN+Republic of Korea (ROK) Conference on Care and Support for Older Persons, with the theme “Nurturing a Shared Future: Bridging Generations, Strengthening Communities, and Innovating Care” from 30 June to 2 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ASEAN is dedicated to improving the lives of older people, recognising the profound impact of global ageing trends. By 2023, 8.1 per cent of ASEAN’s population, or 55.9 million people, were aged 65 or older. This demographic shift is set to accelerate significantly. By 2050, every ASEAN Member State will be classified as an ageing, … ASEAN’s Proactive Strategy for Ageing Populations
About the Artist Azalia Suhaimi is a Malaysian illustrator, poet, and multimedia artist, whose visual and written work explores the intricate layers of womanhood, motherhood, and self-compassion. Her work is shaped by her multidisciplinary education and passion for various forms of artistic expression. Azalia studied accounting but followed her artistic instincts and pursued photography and, … Cover Story for the Issue 44 – Dear Mama