Kuala Lampur, July 10 -- Have you ever worried about your ageing parents living alone while you're stuck at work, caught in traffic, or living hours away, and wondering if they're really okay? For many Malaysians, this isn't just a passing concern. It's a growing reality as urban migration and busier lifestyles widen the gap between eldercare needs and support systems.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), by 2030, nearly 1 in 7 Malaysians will be aged 60 or older, marking our transition into an ageing nation. With urban migration, declining birth rates, and the rise of nuclear families, more elderly individuals now live alone.

For many seniors, the greatest fear is not death - but dependency. In Malaysia, the tradi...