KLANG, June 22 —The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will extend the Exercise Programme for Senior Citizens 2024 to 120 locations nationwide to promote a more active lifestyle among the elderly.
Minister Hannah Yeoh said the pilot programme, launched in May, would be implemented in two phases to encourage exercise and sports participation among individuals aged 60 and above.
This initiative organised through the National Youth and Sports Department is the result of findings from a February 8 roundtable discussion to promote sports culture among senior citizens.
“The programme features six fitness activities including aerobics, chair exercises, walking, dancing, tai chi and yoga, offered free of charge at designated locations on weekends.
“We are targeting 21,000 senior citizens across 120 venues this year,” she said at the launch of the programme at Taman Rakyat, Taman Sri Andalas, here today.
Apart from directly benefiting the participants, Hannah said the programme aims to raise awareness among family members and caregivers, encouraging them to support seniors in maintaining an active lifestyle.
For more information about the programme, contact the National Youth and Sports Department at 03-8871 3102 or email jbsn@kbs.gov.my.
— Bernama
