KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The state government launched the Selangor Care Network today, following the implementation of the Selangor Care Economy Policy announced in November last year by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
The initiative, led by the Care Economy Standing Committee, takes into account the care needs of senior citizens, children, and disabled persons, while also enhancing support for caregivers within the community.
Carrying the slogan 'We care, stronger together', the network was officiated at the Selangor International Care Summit (SICS), held in conjunction with the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
It was presided over by state executive councillor for women empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari, and attended by Wanita Berdaya Selangor chief executive officer Siti Faridah Abdul Samad and Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon.
The Selangor Care Network also serves as a platform to strengthen and expand the state’s care agenda, involving participation from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international bodies, the private sector, investors, academic institutions, and civil society associations.
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has become the first local authority to implement the initiative as an Inclusive Care City. Petaling Jaya currently has a population of 823,794, while the Petaling district houses over 2.3 million people, making it one of the most densely populated areas in Malaysia.
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register via www.selangorcaresummit.com and select the 'Become Our Partner' option.
Selangor is the first state in Malaysia to introduce a Care Economy Policy, in preparation for its transition into an ageing state, with 8.1 per cent of its population aged 65 and above.
The policy, which runs until 2030, focuses on five key pillars: advocacy and promotion, governance and regulation, trained caregivers and workforce, investment and collaboration, as well as innovation, technology, and data.
