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Malay Mail
30-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Senior Citizens Bill crucial as Malaysia nears aged nation status, says Malaysian Bar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Malaysian Bar has urged the government to urgently table the Senior Citizens Bill, stressing the need for a comprehensive legal framework to protect the country's growing elderly population. With Malaysia projected to become an aged nation by 2040 — when 14.5 per cent of the population will be aged 65 and above — the Bar said this demographic shift demands legal safeguards to ensure the welfare and dignity of senior citizens. 'We commend the government's reported progress on the Senior Citizens Bill and hope that our analysis will be considered in the final draft,' the Bar wrote in a statement today, referencing efforts by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to finalise the legislation. The Bar highlighted that 58 per cent of 54-year-old Employees Provident Fund contributors have less than RM100,000 in savings, far short of the RM240,000 benchmark needed to sustain a RM1,000 monthly income for two decades after retirement. It also applauded the government's move to consider raising the retirement age to 65, which would allow willing and able seniors to continue contributing to the workforce. In its recommendations, the Bar called for codified legal rights for the elderly, mechanisms to address elder abuse, the creation of a national oversight body, expanded community-based care, and improved access to legal and financial aid. The Bar further emphasised the need for mandatory licensing and regulation of care homes, noting that only 393 of these facilities are registered, with over 700 believed to be operating without oversight. It also stressed the importance of addressing mental health and social inclusion, and advocated for the use of gerontechnology — such as telehealth services and wearable health devices — to improve elderly care. The Bar cited best practices in Canada and South Korea, where comprehensive legal frameworks have improved the wellbeing and dignity of senior citizens, and expressed readiness to contribute legal expertise to strengthen the proposed legislation.
Jordan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Al al-Bayt University hosts int'l conference on AI, legal frameworks
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa stresses the importance of scientific cooperation in harnessing technology that now forms a core pillar of future development (Petra photo) AMMAN — Al al-Bayt University on Tuesday convened the third international conference of its Faculty of Law under the theme 'Artificial Intelligence: A Legal Vision Towards a Sustainable Future'. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa, who inaugurated the event on behalf of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, stressed the importance of scientific cooperation in harnessing technology that now forms a core pillar of future development, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Namrouqa also highlighted the need for robust legal and legislative frameworks that keep pace with rapid AI advancements, noting the government's efforts to raise awareness and integrate AI initiatives across public institutions. University President Osama Naseer said the conference reflects the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah and the directives of HRH Crown Prince Hussein to pursue future-oriented projects, including expanding the role of AI and enhancing the involvement of Jordanian universities in innovation. He also reiterated the university's commitment to building a digital future grounded in a solid legal foundation. Conference Chair Samer Dallaleh said that the event stems from strategic efforts to embed AI into academic planning, requalify human capital in line with market demands, and cultivate an informed generation capable of contributing to theoretical and practical advancement. Dean of the Faculty of Law at Egypt's Kafr El Sheikh University Maher Abu Khawat commended Jordan's leadership and Al al-Bayt University on behalf of the participating delegations. He also emphasised the significance of addressing the legal dimensions of artificial intelligence and ensuring accountability for potential harms. The opening ceremony was attended by members of Parliament, judicial and constitutional officials, university leadership, tribal elders, and dignitaries from Mafraq Governorate. The event concluded with a short film introducing the university and its Faculty of Law.
