Like many developed and developing nations of the world, Malaysia too is heading towards an ageing society, with 15 percent of the population expected to be 60 and above by 2030.

This scenario is actually an inevitable downside of Malaysia's very own success in providing good primary public health care, food safety and protection against infectious diseases via vaccinations since achieving independence 60 years ago.

The government's effort in providing adequate healthcare has helped increase the average Malaysian life expectancy...