Smart technology could help older Malaysians age more safely

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2025, 18.8% of Malaysians aged 60 and above – about 770,800 people – now live alone, up from 6.3% in 2018.

At the same time, only about 600,000 of the country’s 4.2 million senior citizens meet the health ministry’s criteria for “healthy ageing”, which include being able to live independently, having strong social support and keeping chronic illnesses under control.

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