Abstract
Malaysia is reported to be an “elderly’”country by 2030. Senior citizens are “jewels in experience”, wherefore their welfare rights should be protected under the law or by the public in general. Therefore, this paper discusses the rights of senior citizens to be protected by examining the provisions of the Destitute Persons Act 1977. The study was carried out through library research. Apart from analysing the provisions of the Destitute Persons 1977 Act, reported cases of underprivileged and ill senior citizens in Malaysia were also taken into view. In addition, this article also discusses the role of government agencies in helping senior citizens in need of protection and care, in the form of physical or financial assistance. Finally, this article discusses the actions and recommendations of the government which seeks to draw up an Act specifically aimed at protecting senior citizen welfare rights as a whole.
Highlights
Mengikut unjuran Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) dalam tahun 2009, Malaysia akan mencapai status negara tua pada tahun 2030 apabila penduduk berumur 60 tahun dan ke atas mencapai 15% daripada jumlah penduduknya
wherefore their welfare rights should be protected under the law
this paper discusses the rights of senior citizens to be protected by examining the provisions of the Destitute Persons Act 1977
Summary
Mengikut unjuran Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) dalam tahun 2009, Malaysia akan mencapai status negara tua pada tahun 2030 apabila penduduk berumur 60 tahun dan ke atas mencapai 15% daripada jumlah penduduknya. Dalam konteks perbincangan ini, Akta OrangOrang Papa 1977 atau Akta 183 adalah berkaitan dengan perlindungan hak kebajikan warga emas yang merupakan orang gelandangan dan/atau daif.
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