Who cares for Malaysia's caregivers?
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Millions of Malaysians quietly care for children and ageing parents every day. As the country ages, protecting family caregivers must become an economic and social priority.
From the original report
AT 6.30 every morning, a mother prepares breakfast for her children before getting ready for work. Her husband checks on his elderly mother, who has become increasingly dependent on them after a recent illness.
By the time they leave home, several hours of work have already been done. None of it appears on a pay slip. Yet without it, someone in the household might not be able to go to work.
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- Focus Malaysia
- Originally published
- Sep 7, 2026
- Updated here
- Sep 7, 2026
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