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The Malaysian government is examining whether to exempt elderly care centres from the eight percent Sales and Service Tax, amid concerns that the levy is burdening families already struggling with high living costs.
Police in Sungai Petani have launched two separate investigations following allegations that two residents at an elderly care centre suffered injuries under questionable circumstances, sparking renewed scrutiny of care standards.
Authorities have initiated investigations into alleged mistreatment at an elderly care home near Sungai Petani, with two residents reported injured. The development raises fresh concerns about oversight and safety standards at residential facilities for seniors.
The MADANI Government is intensifying its Ziarah Kasih programme, delivering direct financial and medical assistance to vulnerable citizens as part of broader efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement and advance the Malaysia MADANI vision.