The worldwide demographic transformation calls for international cooperation to go hand in hand. The idea is to urge cooperation across several pertinent areas to improve the lives of the elderly. Because of this, the United Nations has designated the decade from 2021 to 2030 for healthy ageing. Like other countries, a similar scenario exists in Malaysia; in less than ten years, we will have a sizable number of senior individuals.

These trends have drawn considerable attention, making “International Day of Older Persons (IDOP)” a pivotal opportunity to address the challenges encountered by the elderly in our society. It reminds us that living longer opens opportunities for older persons, their families, and the community. Additional years offer a strategic way to engage in innovative pursuits like higher learning, a new area of work, or rekindling a long-forgotten interest. Henceforth, MHAS recognizes this year’s IDOP theme, “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World,” as an opportunity to raise awareness for improving the quality of life of the elderly and empowering them to take control of their health and wellness alongside encouraging cooperation across relevant sectors to foster environments that promote healthy ageing.