Table 3
Number of Institutions for Older Persons and Destitute Persons
Source: Department of Social Welfare Malaysia
40. With regard to the collaboration between the government and
non – governmental organisations, there is the Community-Based
Development Programme for Older Person (Program Pembangunan
Warga Emas dalam Komuniti) which was introduced as one of the feasible
approaches to meet the current and future challenges of the older
persons.
41. The following are several types and related information on
welfare residential care centres, community based centres for
older persons and entitlement of older persons for financial aid:
22
REPORT ON CARE SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS