Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- In a quiet corner of a care home, an elderly man hesitates before taking a step.

He once ran marathons. Now, even walking to the bathroom feels uncertain.

This scene is not uncommon - and it will become more frequent as Malaysia faces a rapidly ageing population.

By 2040, more than 14 per cent of Malaysians will be aged 65 and above, officially classifying us as an "aged nation".

The ageing process is inevitable, but the consequences of inaction are not.

Without proactive solutions, we risk a future where elderly individuals suffer in silence, overstretched caregivers burn out, and healthcare systems buckle under increasing demand.

This demographic shift will touch every aspect of society - healthcare, workfo...