National coordinating body
The National Advisory and Consultative Council for Older Persons (NACCOP), established in 1996
National policy on ageing
Action plan
Other related policy instruments
- Thirteenth Malaysia Plan, 2026-2030
- Malaysia Shared Prosperity Vision 2030
- National Strategic Plan for Active Living (NASPAL) (2017-2025)
- Malaysia Care Strategic Framework and Action Plan 2026-2030
Health and long-term care
- The Dementia Action Plan 2023 - 2030
- Care Centres Act, 1993
- Private Healthcare and Services Act, 1998
- The National Health Policy for Older Persons, 2008
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Services Operational Policy, 2011
- National Strategic Plan for Non-Communicable Diseases, 2016-2025
- National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam)
- Higher Standards of Care Under the Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services Act, 2018
- Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Older Persons, 2023
- Guidelines for Oral Health Care of the Elderly in Malaysia, 2014
- Healthcare Services for the Elderly
- Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services Act, 2018
- Guidelines for physical development of older persons: [JS9] Garis Panduan Perumahan Khas Warga Emas (Senior Living) Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur.
Social protection and employment
- Destitute Persons Act, 1977
- Pensions Act, 1980
- Employees Provident Fund Act, 1991
- Employment (Part-Time Employees) Regulations Act, 2010
- Minimum Retirement Age Act, 2012
- i-Saraan: Retirement savings for self-employed members
Abuse and neglect
- Domestic Violence Act, 1994
Enabling and supportive environments
- Wills Act, 1959 (Revised 1988)
- Persons with Disabilities Act, 2008
- The Physical Planning Guidelines for Senior Citizens, 2018
- National Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (NASCOM)
- Gerontological Association of Malaysia
- Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS)
- Elderly Health Care Clubs
Data and research