Kuala Lampur, Nov. 27 -- Seven Malaysian locations have been included in the World Health Organisation's (WHO) global Age Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) network, the Dewan Rakyat was reportedly told yesterday.

According to The Star, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri listed the locations as Taiping, Ipoh, Penang, Sibu, Kuching, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.

In a written reply to Siti Mastura Muhamad (PN-Kepala Batas), Nancy said the citiesreceived recognition for efforts to create environments that better support older people.

She said the government is working with local authorities and public transport operators to expand age-friendly infrastructure and promote universal design.

These ...