Table 1 Penduduk berumur 60+ tahun mengikut kumpulan etnik, jantina dan negeri, Malaysia, 2012P Population aged 60+ by ethnic group, sex and state, Malaysia, 2012P (‘000) Source: Department of Social Welfare Malaysia 7. In Malaysia, families are still the primary care provider for the elderly. However due to the change in family structure, the increase in life expectancy and reduction of mortality rate, family supports are declining. Looking at the current scenario, the government will need to REPORT ON CARE SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS 3