Equitably, Actively & Naturally
30th July - 1st August 2024
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April 2023 Updates
- In July 2022, the MHAS Council Members met with YB Tuan Khairy Jamaludin Abu Bakar, to explore a collaborative approach to addressing older population issues from a community perspective in the country.
- In August 2022, Prof Dr. Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman was the plenary speaker at the National Healthcare Reform Session hosted by MOH.
- In September 2022, Prof Dr. Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman gave a talk at the Annual Conference on Holistic Healing from Cancer organized by a non-profit cancer charity.
- MHAS also participated in Bengkel kerja memurnikan and also contributed to the Health White Paper on the importance of healthy ageing and the need for stronger community support for the ageing population.
- On the 1st-2nd October 2022, MHAS hosted the Medical Disability Seminar attended by 150 medical and legal participants. We also celebrated International Day for Older Persons at this event. Also this month, our members participated in a symposium entitled ‘Holistic Scare with Limited Resources’at the National Conference on Ageing 2022 at Putrajaya.
- Prof Nathan Vytialingam MHAS Advisor was invited to speak on BFM on “Disability and Medical Claims” on October 30th, 2022.
- On November 2022, MHAS appointed Consultants to the Penang State Government in their application for Age-friendly city membership. We are at the initial stage of the application submission to the World Health Organization.
- Jan 2023, Prof Dr. Shahrul Bahyah was invited to talk on “Ageing, are we ready?” on FBM
- In Feb 2023, Prof Dr. Shahrul Bahyah was invited by the Ministry of Defence with other stakeholders to discuss how community organizations can play a more significant role in improving health for all.
- In March 2023, we hosted a community talk in Penang on “Healthy Ageing: are you prepared?” attended by 100 community participants and supported by Duopharma & Hotel Neo+ in Penang. This event was graced by the presence of YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, a member of EXCO for housing and development.
- MHAS and ReGen Rehabs’ MOU ceremony took place on March 27, 2023.
- In March 2023, MHAS collaborated with IMMUNISE4LIFE to develop the NCD booklet. We are pleased to circulate the OFFICIAL version of the NCD booklets, you may download them here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gvn9xi31wt8ein0/AAAfByUbYZMaHVlHl6fTsVB6a?dl=0
- On April 3rd, Prof Nathan Vytialingam MHAS Advisor was invited to give a talk on health and living (overview of occupational therapy) on BFM.
- On 4th April 2023, MHAS President and Penang 3rd ACHA Team met with YB Chong Eng to explore collaborations for the upcoming ASEAN conference planned for 30th July to 1st August 2024.
- On 04-04-2023, The mayor of Penang agreed to put his signature on the WHO application’s commitment letter following the presentation by Dr Sangeeta Kaur. He also identified four important areas: communication, health, outdoor activities, and social interaction.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MHAS ACTIVITIES
1. Medical Disability Stakeholders Roles and Responsibilities – April 2023
2. Webinar on Healthy Ageing and Care Providing – June 2023.
4. Ensure Strength Run 2023 in collaboration with Abbott – July 2023
3. Community Event at TTDI – Healthy Ageing and the Age-Friendly Environment – Oct 2023.
4. Stakeholders Engagement Process and Penang Age-Friendly City – Nov 2023
2024
For 2024 we are hosting the 3rd ASEAN Conference on Healthy Ageing in Penang from 30th July to 1st August 2024.
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Finally, we leave on this note by the MHAS president,
“Ramadan is not just an abstention from food and drink, it is an exercise in patience, discipline, and reflection. As we approach the end of this glorious month, let us reflect on our first quarter of the year. MHAS has had an industrious and rewarding time with new and renewed acquaintances who promise meaningful, healthy ageing activities with our partners. There is no better time than now for our community to come together to share in each other’s joy and blessings and also to lessen the burden of those who may be suffering. All we need for that is compassion, sincerity, and a feeling of kinship and understanding. Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid Mubarak!”
